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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 JX500 vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released very close to the W690 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm JX500 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W690 Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm JX500 W690 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the W690.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and W690.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Sony W690
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $90 $297