Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W690
WB210 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB210
W690 | WB210 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W690
WB210 | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Samsung WB210 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |