Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony W690

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and W690 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 7 months prior to the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and W690.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.