• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm XP30 advantages over Sony W690

  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony W690 advantages over Fujifilm XP30

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $240 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    250 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 165 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S1100pj

Fujifilm XP30
Nikon S1100pj
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S1100pj

Sony W690
Nikon S1100pj
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony W690 vs Nikon S1100pj

Compared to Fujifilm XP20

Fujifilm XP30
Fujifilm XP20
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $139
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP20

Sony W690
Fujifilm XP20
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $139
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony W690 vs Fujifilm XP20

Compared to Nikon AW100

Fujifilm XP30
Nikon AW100
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100

Sony W690
Nikon AW100
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony W690 vs Nikon AW100

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Fujifilm XP30
Samsung ST200F
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung ST200F

Sony W690
Samsung ST200F
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony W690 vs Samsung ST200F

Compared to Sony WX80

Fujifilm XP30
Sony WX80
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80

Sony W690
Sony WX80
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony W690 vs Sony WX80

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