• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W290 advantages over Fujifilm S1800

  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 81 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    174g vs 432g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.8 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm S1800 advantages over Sony DSC-W290

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    504 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W170

Sony DSC-W290
Sony DSC-W170
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-W290 vs Sony DSC-W170

Fujifilm S1800
Sony DSC-W170
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Sony DSC-W170

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS25S

Sony DSC-W290
Panasonic DMC-FS25S
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Sony DSC-W290 vs Panasonic DMC-FS25S

Fujifilm S1800
Panasonic DMC-FS25S
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Panasonic DMC-FS25S

Compared to Canon SD970 IS

Sony DSC-W290
Canon SD970 IS
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony DSC-W290 vs Canon SD970 IS

Fujifilm S1800
Canon SD970 IS
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Canon SD970 IS

Compared to Fujifilm S2550HD

Sony DSC-W290
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W290 vs Fujifilm S2550HD

Fujifilm S1800
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S2550HD

Compared to Fujifilm S2800HD

Sony DSC-W290
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W290 vs Fujifilm S2800HD

Fujifilm S1800
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S2800HD

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