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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung SL102 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was introduced 4 years prior to the W690 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL102 grades vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony W690

 SL102 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung SL102

 W690 SL102 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony W690

 SL102 W690 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SL102 and the W690.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and W690.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
25
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sony W690
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony W690
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
68
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
30
good maximum aperture (f)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony W690
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also called ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $297