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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A230
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony A290, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very similar but the Z700EXR (1/2") and A290 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z700EXR was launched 4 months prior to the A290 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z700EXR matches up vs the A290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony A290

 Z700EXR A290 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 A290 Z700EXR 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony A290

 Z700EXR A290 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR provides external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony A290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z700EXR versus the A290.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and A290.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z700EXR due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A290 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography features
Sony A290 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography details
Sony A290 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (158g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography info
Sony A290 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A290 as a Travel photography camera
55
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (290 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A290 as a Landscape photography camera
33
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging info
Sony A290 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (158g)
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony A290
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-06-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 549 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 615
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $600