Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W290

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W290, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 2 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the W290.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and W290.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.