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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
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
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 23 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AV250 grades against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony W290

 AV250 W290 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm AV250

 W290 AV250 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W290

 AV250 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the AV250 and the W290.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and W290.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern AV250 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Sony W290 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Sony W290
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Sony W290 Landscape photography features
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Sony W290 Vlogging information
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W290
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $230