Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690
93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014
(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
- Revealed February 2012

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Samsung WB35F and Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WB35F was manufactured 23 months after the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB35F scores vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB35F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W690
WB35F | W690 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB35F
W690 | WB35F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W690
WB35F | W690 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F has got external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB35F and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB35F versus the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and W690.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB35F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB35F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $130 | $297 |