Samsung ST93 vs Sony W690

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung ST93 vs Sony W690, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was announced 10 months earlier than the W690 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST93 matches up against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST93 compared to the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and W690 is 97 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and W690.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged ST93 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.