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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
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 XP10 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony W690, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was released 3 years prior to the W690 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XP10 scores against the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Sony W690

 XP10 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm XP10

 W690 XP10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony W690

 XP10 W690 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XP10 and the W690.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and W690.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Sony W690
30
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Sony W690
60
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Sony W690
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Alternative name FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $175 $297