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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(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
Sony W690
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony W690

 WB35F W690 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB35F

 W690 WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony W690

 WB35F W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (194g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
Landscape photography with Sony W690
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony W690
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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