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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and W690 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 5 months after the W690 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm F800EXR W690 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 W690 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony W690

 Fujifilm F800EXR W690 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the W690.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and W690.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Sony W690
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Sony W690
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (232 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
50
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F800EXR
Vlogging with Sony W690
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-25 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232g (0.51 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $297