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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced 3 years prior to the W690 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JV100 grades vs the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony W690

 JV100 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm JV100

 W690 JV100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony W690

 JV100 W690 
Manual focus 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 JV100 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the JV100 against the W690.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and W690.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged JV100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Sony W690
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Sony W690
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony W690
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also called FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A 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 card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $99 $297