Reasons to choose SL30
Released in 2009, SL30 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung SL30
vs Samsung WB690
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SL3028 mm²
WB690- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SL30 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
SL30MetricWB690
10.2 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.65 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
2.72 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
36.79 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight160 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable (SLB-10A) 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 SL30 and WB690 have the same sensor area. The SL30 has the lighter body. The WB690 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.