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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z808EXR
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Z800EXR (1/2") and A33 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z800EXR was brought out within a month of the A33 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z800EXR grades vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony A33

 Z800EXR A33 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 A33 Z800EXR 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony A33

 Z800EXR A33 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2010Similar generation

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z800EXR offers physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z800EXR and the A33.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z800EXR and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and A33.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z800EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A33 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography features
Sony A33 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
72
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Street photography with Sony A33
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (158g)
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (158g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography features
Sony A33 Landscape photography features
32
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony A33
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSony SLT-A33
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Sony SLT-A33
Alternative name FinePix Z808EXR -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-07-21 2010-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $230