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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W290, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 4 years after the W290 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm XP70 W290 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm XP70

 W290 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm XP70 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the W290.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and W290.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Sony W290
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Sony W290
65
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
Sony W290 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
Sony W290 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $199 $230