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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung WB210 versus Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was introduced 7 months earlier than the W690 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB210 matches up versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W690

 WB210 W690 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB210

 W690 WB210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W690

 WB210 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB210 vs the W690.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and W690.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W690 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony W690
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W690
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $279 $297