FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290
93 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W290
JZ500 | W290 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm JZ500
W290 | JZ500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W290
JZ500 | W290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W290 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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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 |