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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
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
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 12 months later than the W290 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JZ300 grades vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony W290

 JZ300 W290 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 W290 JZ300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W290

 JZ300 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the JZ300 vs the W290.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and W290.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent JZ300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Sony W290
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Sony W290
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W290
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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
Mic 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 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $230