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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed 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 JX550 vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled at a similar time to the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm JX550 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm JX550

 W690 Fujifilm JX550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm JX550 W690 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the W690.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and W690.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 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
Battery style - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $297