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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
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 X10 vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and W690 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 5 months after the W690 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm X10 W690 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm X10

 W690 Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm X10 W690 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the W690.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and W690 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and W690.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W690 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Sony W690
57
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
60
great battery power (270 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-11 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $297