• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony W690 advantages over Samsung WB200F

  • Lighter weight
    142g vs 226g
    Lighter weight

Samsung WB200F advantages over Sony W690

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    432 mm vs 250 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
Samsung WB200F
Samsung ST200F
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Nikon S6300

Sony W690
Nikon S6300
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Samsung WB200F
Nikon S6300
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony WX150

Sony W690
Sony WX150
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Higher-res screen
Samsung WB200F
Sony WX150
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • 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 WB200F
Sony WX80
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • HDMI out

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Sony W690
Canon 140 IS
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Samsung WB200F
Canon 140 IS
  • $0
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
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