Samsung WB350F vs Sony W690

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB350F versus Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was launched 23 months later than the W690 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB350F matches up against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F has outer measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB350F versus Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB350F compared to the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and W690.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB350F provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.