FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony A290
Z700EXR | A290 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR
A290 | Z700EXR | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony A290
Z700EXR | A290 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | June 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony A290 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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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 |