Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W290

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and W290 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and W290 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 23 months later than the W290 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W290 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W290.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.