Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony W290
Fujifilm S8100fd | W290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
W290 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W290
Fujifilm S8100fd | W290 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W290 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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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 |