Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W690
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Announced February 2012
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W690 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and W690 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 13 months before the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony W690
Fujifilm F500 EXR | W690 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
W690 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony W690
Fujifilm F500 EXR | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony W690 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the W690.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W690.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W690 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $430 | $297 |