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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and W690 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 5 years later than the W690 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm X-E3 W690 
ReleasedSeptember 2017February 2012More recent by 68 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 W690 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm X-E3 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications 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 X-E3 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the W690.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and W690 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and W690.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
Sony W690 Street photography factors
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography features
Sony W690 Sports photography features
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
37
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-09-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 350 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 $297