Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released March 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2009

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 4 years after the W290 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony W290
Fujifilm S8400W | W290 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm S8400W
W290 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony W290
Fujifilm S8400W | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the W290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and W290 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and W290.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 life | 300 photos | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $230 |