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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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 S8100fd vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 4 years prior to the W690 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm S8100fd W690 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 W690 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W690

 Fujifilm S8100fd W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the W690.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and W690 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and W690.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Sony W690
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Sony W690
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sony W690
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $297