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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 X20 vs Sony W290 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and W290 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 4 years after the W290 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm X20 W290 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2009More modern by 52 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm X20

 W290 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm X20 W290 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the W290.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and W290 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and W290.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Sony W290
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Sony W290
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (270 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Sony W290 Travel photography details
60
better than average battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Sony W290 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Sony W290
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (353g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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 270 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $230