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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was launched 23 months after the W690 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB2200F scores against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W690

 WB2200F W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB2200F

 W690 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W690

 WB2200F W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB2200F compared to the W690.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and W690 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and W690.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WB2200F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony W690
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (708g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony W690
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (708 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (708 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony W690
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708g (1.56 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $297