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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR
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
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and W290 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was revealed 17 months later than the W290 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the F80EXR matches up vs the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Sony W290

 F80EXR W290 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 W290 F80EXR 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony W290

 F80EXR W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the F80EXR vs the W290.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and W290.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The F80EXR provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger F80EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (210g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (210g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (210g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony W290
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
Mic 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 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $230