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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and W290 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was introduced 3 months after the W290 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up versus the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm F200EXR W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 W290 Fujifilm F200EXR 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Sony W290

 Fujifilm F200EXR W290 
AnnouncedApril 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F200EXR and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and the W290.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and W290.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W290
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography details
Sony W290 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography advice
Sony W290 Sports photography advice
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography information
Sony W290 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-30 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $230