Samsung WB700 vs Sony W690

Here, we are comparing the Samsung WB700 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was manufactured 14 months before the W690 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB700 matches up against the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB700 compared to the W690.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and W690 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and W690.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.