• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony W690 advantages over Samsung Galaxy Camera

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    142g vs 301g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 20 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Samsung Galaxy Camera advantages over Sony W690

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 250 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Higher-res screen
    922k vs 77k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Powerful zoom lens; Fast processor; Huge and bright display; Modern Android operating system; Vast selection of available apps.

  • Large, heavy body; Expensive pricetag; 3G/4G data plan adds to cost; Sedate performance; Image quality doesn't compare well to other similarly sized / priced cameras.

The Competition

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Sony W690
Samsung WB850F
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung WB850F
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Sony W690
Samsung ST200F
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung ST200F
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony WX80

Sony W690
Sony WX80
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sony WX80
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Sony W690
Canon 130 IS
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out
Samsung Galaxy Camera
Canon 130 IS
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Sony W690
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Headphone jack
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