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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and W690 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 7 months later than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm XF1 W690 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm XF1

 W690 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm XF1 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the W690.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and W690.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W690 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Sony W690
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Sony W690
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (255g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography features
Sony W690 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Pricing at release $380 $297