Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E1
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2S
(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
- Announced February 2012
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 2 years after the W690 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony W690
Fujifilm X-E2 | W690 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm X-E2
W690 | Fujifilm X-E2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony W690
Fujifilm X-E2 | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the W690.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and W690 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and W690.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-E2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-03-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 54 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 350g (0.77 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | W126 | 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/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $450 | $297 |