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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
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 JX370 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 2 years later than the W290 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm JX370 W290 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm JX370

 W290 Fujifilm JX370 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm JX370 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along 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 have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the W290.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and W290.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JX370 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX370 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Sony W290 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography highlights
Sony W290 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Sony W290
65
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Sony W290
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-11 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life 190 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $159 $230