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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and W290 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 18 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the F300EXR matches up vs the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony W290

 F300EXR W290 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 W290 F300EXR 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W290

 F300EXR W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions 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 differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR compared to the W290.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and W290.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The F300EXR provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer F300EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W290
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Sony W290
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Sony W290
63
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Sony W290
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W290
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $230