Samsung TL100 vs Sony W690
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is ST50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Below, we are looking at the Samsung TL100 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TL100 was released 4 years earlier than the W690 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL100 matches up against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W690
| TL100 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung TL100
| W690 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W690
| TL100 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W690 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL100 vs the W690.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Samsung TL100 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and W690.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Also called as | ST50 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $22 | $297 |
