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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was unveiled 23 months later than the W690 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB1100F matches up against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony W690

 WB1100F W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB1100F

 W690 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony W690

 WB1100F W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F versus the W690.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and W690 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and W690.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WB1100F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sony W690
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (512g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony W690
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (512g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony W690
23
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (512 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony W690
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $297