Samsung SL820 vs Sony W690

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.