Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL50
(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
- Revealed February 2012
Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Overview
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W690
SL202 | W690 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung SL202
W690 | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W690
SL202 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Other name | PL50 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | Motion JPEG | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $140 | $297 |