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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(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
Sony W690
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony W690

 SL202 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung SL202

 W690 SL202 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony W690

 SL202 W690 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
25
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Sony W690
27
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony W690
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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