Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W290
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2009
(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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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony W290
| Fujifilm Z30 | W290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm Z30
| W290 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W290
| Fujifilm Z30 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the W290.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and W290.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W290 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $150 | $230 |