Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Launched February 2009
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and W290 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and W290 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 2 years after the W290 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony W290
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | W290 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
W290 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony W290
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | W290 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the W290.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and W290.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $230 |