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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 JZ300 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W690 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JZ300 scores versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony W690

 JZ300 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 W690 JZ300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W690

 JZ300 W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the W690.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and W690.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W690 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
Sony W690 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Sony W690
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W690
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $297