Samsung ST150F vs Sony W690

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was launched 11 months after the W690 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST150F scores against the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has got outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST150F and the W690.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and W690.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer ST150F should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.