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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 13 months before the W690 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the AV250 grades vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony W690

 AV250 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm AV250

 W690 AV250 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W690

 AV250 W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 against the W690.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Sony W690
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
33
great maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W690
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $297