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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Launched March 2013
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 XP200 vs Sony W290 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony W290, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was released 4 years after the W290 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm XP200 W290 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm XP200

 W290 Fujifilm XP200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm XP200 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP200 has outer measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the W290.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and W290.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP200 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography details
Sony W290 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography advice
Sony W290 Landscape photography advice
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging factors
Sony W290 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-22 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $230