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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(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
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
  • Launched February 2009
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 W290 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony W290

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR W290 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography details
Sony W290 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony W290 Travel photography highlights
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony W290 Landscape photography factors
43
really wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging advice
Sony W290 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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