Samsung WB30F vs Sony W690
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2012
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Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB30F was announced 11 months after the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB30F scores versus the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Samsung WB30F vs Sony W690 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W690
| WB30F | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB30F
| W690 | WB30F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W690
| WB30F | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F features outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).
See the Samsung WB30F versus Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB30F compared to the W690.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and W690.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WB30F provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $180 | $297 |
