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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(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 (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm T300 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 2 years after the W290 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the T300 scores against the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony W290

 T300 W290 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the FujiFilm T300

 W290 T300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony W290

 T300 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm T300 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the T300 compared to the W290.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and W290.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm T300 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern T300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
Sony W290 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Sony W290
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Sony W290 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Sony W290
36
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Sony W290
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Sony W290
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 180 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $230