FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony W290
S4000 | W290 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm S4000
W290 | S4000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W290
S4000 | W290 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W290 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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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 |