Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony W290

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was released 4 years after the W290 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores vs the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and W290 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and W290.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.