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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(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
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
  • Announced February 2012
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm X-E2 W690 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2012More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 W690 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm X-E2 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Sony W690
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
69
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Sony W690
72
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
34
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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