Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W690

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 13 months after the W690 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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).

Examine the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and W690 is 61 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and W690.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8400W should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.