Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony W690
Fujifilm S8100fd | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
W690 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W690
Fujifilm S8100fd | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W690 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |