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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced 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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was launched within a month of the W690 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm S4500 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm S4500

 W690 Fujifilm S4500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm S4500 W690 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the W690.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and W690 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and W690.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (543g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 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 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $297