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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W690
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was brought out 14 months before the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SH100 grades versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony W690

 SH100 W690 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung SH100

 W690 SH100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony W690

 SH100 W690 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SH100 compared to the W690.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and W690 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and W690.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SH100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SH100
Street photography with Sony W690
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony W690
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $297