Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690

Lets look much closer at the Samsung SL202 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was brought out 4 years before the W690 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL202 grades against the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 has physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL202 and Sony W690 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL202 versus the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and W690.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W690 to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.