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Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 T400 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm T400 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was announced 2 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up versus the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm T400 W290 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm T400

 W290 Fujifilm T400 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm T400 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T400 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the W290.

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and W290.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T400 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T400 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography highlights
Sony W290 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography advice
Sony W290 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography factors
Sony W290 Travel photography factors
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 180 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $230