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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung WB250F versus Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was launched 11 months after the W690 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB250F scores versus the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W690

 WB250F W690 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB250F

 W690 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W690

 WB250F W690 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F features outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB250F compared to the W690.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and W690.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger WB250F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
36
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony W690
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $297