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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced at a similar time to the W290 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm S8100fd W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 W290 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W290

 Fujifilm S8100fd W290 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the W290.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and W290 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and W290.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W290 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Sony W290 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
Sony W290 Street photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Sony W290 Sports photography factors
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Sony W290 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format - MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $230