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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 23 months after the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm XP70 W690 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm XP70

 W690 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm XP70 W690 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the W690.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and W690.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Sony W690 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Sony W690
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Sony W690
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $297