Samsung ST600 vs Sony W690

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST600 and Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST600 grades against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 features outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST600 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST600 versus the W690.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and W690.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.