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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and W690 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was introduced 3 years earlier than the W690 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F70EXR grades vs the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony W690

 F70EXR W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 W690 F70EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony W690

 F70EXR W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR against the W690.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and W690.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W690 will provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
31
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony W690
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Other name FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $297