Samsung ST90 vs Sony W690

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony W690, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was released 13 months before the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST90 grades versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 provides outside 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 specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST90 vs the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and W690 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and W690.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W690 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older ST90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.