FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony W690
| JX300 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm JX300
| W690 | JX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W690
| JX300 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sony 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 |