• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony W690 advantages over Nikon L28

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    250 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 29 mm
    Thinner
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon L28 advantages over Sony W690

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $180 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

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

Compare Sony W690 vs Samsung ST200F

Nikon L28
Samsung ST200F
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon L28 vs Samsung ST200F

Compared to Nikon S6300

Sony W690
Nikon S6300
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony W690 vs Nikon S6300

Nikon L28
Nikon S6300
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300

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

Compare Sony W690 vs Sony WX80

Nikon L28
Sony WX80
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80

Compared to Nikon L30

Sony W690
Nikon L30
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony W690 vs Nikon L30

Nikon L28
Nikon L30
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon L28 vs Nikon L30

Compared to Nikon L32

Sony W690
Nikon L32
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Sony W690 vs Nikon L32

Nikon L28
Nikon L32
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon L28 vs Nikon L32

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