FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony W290

Below is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 12 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1800 scores vs the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 compared to the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and W290 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and W290.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.