Samsung WB50F vs Sony W690

Here, we are comparing the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was released 23 months later than the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the WB50F scores vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB50F and the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and W690.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger WB50F should have a benefit in sensor tech.