Samsung WB850F vs Sony W690
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W690 Key Specs
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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Lets look closer at the Samsung WB850F and Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB850F scores vs the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W690
| WB850F | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung WB850F
| W690 | WB850F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W690
| WB850F | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB850F and the W690.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and W690.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sony W690 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Samsung WB850F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | AMOLED display | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $297 |