Reasons to choose HZ15W
Released in 2009, HZ15W has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 219 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung HZ15W
vs Samsung WB690
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
HZ15W28 mm²
WB690- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The HZ15W and WB690 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
HZ15WMetricWB690
12.1 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
2.29 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
43.64 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
219 gWeight160 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion SLB-10A rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The HZ15W and WB690 have the same sensor area. The WB690 has the lighter body. The HZ15W has the higher effective resolution. The WB690 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose WB690
Released in 2011, WB690 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.