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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W690
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB150F and Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was revealed around the same time to the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB150F matches up against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W690

 WB150F W690 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB150F

 W690 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W690

 WB150F W690 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB150F and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB150F vs the W690.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and W690.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony W690
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W690
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $297