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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W690 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z70 scores against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony W690

 Z70 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the FujiFilm Z70

 W690 Z70 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W690

 Z70 W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z70 vs the W690.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and W690.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W690 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Z70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Sony W690
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Sony W690
23
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W690
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also called as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 release $130 $297