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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
Sony W290
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was brought out 23 months later than the W290 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JV200 matches up vs the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Sony W290

 JV200 W290 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm JV200

 W290 JV200 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony W290

 JV200 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JV200 vs the W290.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and W290.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JV200 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger JV200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography details
Sony W290 Travel photography details
60
lighter than others (125g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography factors
Sony W290 Landscape photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging advice
Sony W290 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Sony W290
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max 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
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
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
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 1 1
Price at release $49 $230