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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony A33, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 17 months later than the A33 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony A33

 Fujifilm XP50 A33 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Fujifilm XP50

 A33 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony A33

 Fujifilm XP50 A33 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP50 versus 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 differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the A33.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and A33.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP50 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Sony A33 Portrait photography information
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Sony A33 Travel photography information
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony A33
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony SLT-A33
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $230