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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX5 versus Sony W690, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The NX5 was unveiled 21 months before the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX5 scores vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony W690

 NX5 W690 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX5

 W690 NX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony W690

 NX5 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Samsung NX5 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX5 vs the W690.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and W690 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and W690.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W690 will give you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sony W690
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sony W690
24
has face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony W690
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $297