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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 2 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm XP150 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm XP150

 W290 Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm XP150 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the W290.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and W290.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP150 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP150 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography factors
Sony W290 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Sony W290
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging info
Sony W290 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $260 $230