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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced 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
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 2 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm JZ100 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 W290 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm JZ100 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the W290.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and W290.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Sony W290
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Sony W290
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Sony W290 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography info
Sony W290 Landscape photography info
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Sony W290 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $190 $230