Reasons to choose FinePix J29
Released in 2009, FinePix J29 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 113 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix J29
vs Fujifilm FinePix S2990
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FinePix J2928 mm²
FinePix S2990- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FinePix J29 and FinePix S2990 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix J29MetricFinePix S2990
10.2 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2.79 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
35.84 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
113 gWeight341 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery4x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix J29 and FinePix S2990 have the same sensor area. The FinePix J29 has the lighter body. The FinePix S2990 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix S2990 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S2990
Released in 2011, FinePix S2990 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 341 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.