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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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 XF1 vs Sony W290 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and W290 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 3 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm XF1 W290 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm XF1

 W290 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm XF1 W290 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the W290.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and W290.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Sony W290
42
manual focus
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Sony W290
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average (255g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (255g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (255 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 255 gr (0.56 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 price $380 $230