FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W290
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
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Following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe AX350 was manufactured 23 months after the W290 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AX350 grades against the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony W290
| AX350 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm AX350
| W290 | AX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony W290
| AX350 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 has outside 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) whilst the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 against the W290.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and W290.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent AX350 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Other name | FinePix AX355 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| 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 Overall 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 | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $230 |