Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W690

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was revealed 3 years after the W690 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 has external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and W690.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.