Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm IS Pro and Sony W690, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and W690 (16MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was launched 5 years before the W690 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm IS Pro matches up versus the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm IS Pro enjoys outer dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm IS Pro and Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro and the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm IS Pro and W690 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm IS Pro and W690.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm IS Pro because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W690 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.