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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was released 3 years before the W690 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm Z33WP W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 W690 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony W690

 Fujifilm Z33WP W690 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the W690.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and W690.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
60
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
60
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Sony W690
26
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 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 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 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 card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $197 $297