Samsung PL200 vs Sony W690
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
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On this page, we are comparing the Samsung PL200 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PL200 was released 19 months earlier than the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the PL200 scores vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W690
| PL200 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung PL200
| W690 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W690
| PL200 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Samsung PL200 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the PL200 compared to the W690.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and W690.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 | - | 220 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP70A | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $0 | $297 |