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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
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
  • Released February 2012
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JX350 grades vs the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Sony W690

 JX350 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm JX350

 W690 JX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony W690

 JX350 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the JX350 and the W690.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and W690.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older JX350 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Sony W690
55
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Sony W690
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
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 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 180 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $297