Samsung SL820 vs Sony W690
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100
(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
- Released February 2012
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung SL820 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SL820 was introduced 4 years before the W690 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL820 matches up against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony W690
| SL820 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung SL820
| W690 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony W690
| SL820 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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).
Check the Samsung SL820 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL820 against the W690.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and W690.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W690 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Also called | IT100 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $297 |
