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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2007
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A230
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Sony A290, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was launched 3 years prior to the A290 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Sony A290

 Fujifilm S5 Pro A290 

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 A290 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2007More recent by 35 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sony A290

 Fujifilm S5 Pro A290 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro offers outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Sony A290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro compared to the A290.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and A290 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and A290.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A290 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S5 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Portrait photography with Sony A290
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
65
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Street photography camera
Sony A290 as a Street photography camera
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (920g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography information
Sony A290 Sports photography information
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography advice
Sony A290 Travel photography advice
47
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
53
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (290 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography factors
Sony A290 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
no Timelapse function
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
does not have liveview
bad battery (290 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Vlogging with Sony A290
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sony A290
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2007-07-05 2010-06-09
Body design Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 pounds) 549g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 11.5
DXO Low light rating 448 615
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $548 $600