FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony W690
AV250 | W690 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm AV250
W690 | AV250 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W690
AV250 | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W690 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |