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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was introduced 6 months later than the W290 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 W290 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 W290 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the W290.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and W290.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W290 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography information
Sony W290 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography information
Sony W290 Street photography information
45
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (260g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography details
Sony W290 Travel photography details
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (260 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
26
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (260g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by RP (Real Photo) 3D -
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $230