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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 6 months prior to the W690 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony W690

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX370 W690 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm JX370

		

		

			
 W690 Fujifilm JX370 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony W690

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX370 W690 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the W690.
Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and W690.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W690 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Sony W690
55
 lighter than competition in class (124g)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
31
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (190 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
65
 lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery (190 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery (190 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lighter than competition in class (124g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
31
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W690 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology 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 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 shooting    
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $159 $297