FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W690

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and W690 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was revealed 19 months before the W690 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the F300EXR grades versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR vs the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and W690.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W690 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.