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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was released 4 years earlier than the W690 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A150 scores versus the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm A150 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm A150

 W690 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm A150 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 has external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the W690.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and W690.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W690 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Sony W690
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
Travel photography with Sony W690
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
26
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $297