Samsung ST65 vs Sony W690

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung ST65 and Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was introduced 13 months before the W690 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST65 matches up vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST65 and Sony W690 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST65 against the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and W690 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and W690.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.