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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and W690 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced within a month of the W690 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR W690 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 W690 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony W690

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR W690 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony W690 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the W690.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W690
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $297