Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W690
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009
(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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Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W690 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony W690
| Fujifilm A100 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm A100
| W690 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 37 months | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony W690
| Fujifilm A100 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the W690.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and W690.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W690 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-04 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | 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 per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | 124 grams (0.27 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 | - | 220 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $297 |