Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony W290

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and W290 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and W290 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 3 years after the W290 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and W290.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.