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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 17 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ500 matches up versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W290

 JZ500 W290 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W290 JZ500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W290

 JZ500 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 versus the W290.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and W290.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Sony W290 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Sony W290 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Sony W290 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W290
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Alternate name FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $230