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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was unveiled 23 months after the W290 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AV200 scores against the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony W290

 AV200 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm AV200

 W290 AV200 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony W290

 AV200 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the AV200 compared to the W290.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and W290.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher AV200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
Sony W290 Sports photography information
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
Sony W290 Travel photography factors
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging features
Sony W290 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony W290
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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 180 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $230