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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and W290 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and W290 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm F900EXR W290 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 W290 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony W290

 Fujifilm F900EXR W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the W290.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and W290.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
43
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Sony W290 Street photography features
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (232g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Sony W290
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
small sensor (1/2")
low battery power (260 shots)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography information
Sony W290 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors (232g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Sony W290
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
low battery power (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $230