Samsung WB30F vs Sony W690

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.