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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony W290, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 7 years after the W290 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm XP90 W290 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2009Newer by 85 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm XP90

 W290 Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm XP90 W290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 provides external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the W290.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and W290.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP90 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography highlights
Sony W290 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography factors
Sony W290 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
not so great battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography features
Sony W290 Landscape photography features
45
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $230