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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
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
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 23 months after the W290 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S4000 scores against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony W290

 S4000 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm S4000

 W290 S4000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W290

 S4000 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions 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 differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S4000 compared to the W290.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and W290 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and W290.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S4000 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S4000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W290 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
Sony W290 Travel photography factors
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Sony W290 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (540g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W290
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $230