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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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 JV150 vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W690 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm JV150 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm JV150

 W690 Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm JV150 W690 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the W690.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and W690.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W690 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JV150
Travel photography with Sony W690
62
lighter than competition (126g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging highlights
Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $297