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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X20
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X10 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and W290 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X10 was announced 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony W290

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X10 W290 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm X10

		

		

			
 W290 Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony W290

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X10 W290 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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 X10 and Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the W290.
Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and W290 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and W290.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer Fujifilm X10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Sony W290 Portrait photography info
49
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (2/3")
27
 you can focus manually
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Sony W290
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (2/3")
 heavier than competition in class (350g)
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (270 per charge)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (2/3")
 no phase detect auto focus
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Sony W290
60
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
57
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography advice
Sony W290 Landscape photography advice
55
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (270 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (2/3")
 missing Time Lapse recording
41
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging advice
Sony W290 Vlogging advice
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (350g)
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W290 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-11 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $230