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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 JX500 vs Sony W290 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 2 years after the W290 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm JX500 W290 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W290 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm JX500 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the W290.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and W290.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Sony W290 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Sony W290
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Sony W290
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Sony W290
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Sony W290 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $90 $230