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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm S8400W W290 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 W290 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony W290

 Fujifilm S8400W W290 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography information
Sony W290 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Sony W290
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Sony W290 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Sony W290
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Sony W290
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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