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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
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
  • Announced February 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 13 months prior to the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JX300 grades vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony W690

 JX300 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm JX300

 W690 JX300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W690

 JX300 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 versus the W690.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and W690.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W690
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 180 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $297