Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W690
| WB250F | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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).
See the Samsung WB250F versus Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Samsung WB250F | Sony 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 |