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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 6 months prior to the W690 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony W690

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 W690 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm XP30

		

		

			
 W690 Fujifilm XP30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W690

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 W690 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the W690.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and W690.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
34
 decent MP (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
65
 weather sealing
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
29
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
31
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W690 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $240 $297