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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Nikon S33, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 6 years before the S33 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the S33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Nikon S33

 Fujifilm Z33WP S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 S33 Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2009More recent by 68 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Nikon S33

 Fujifilm Z33WP S33 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP has physical measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Nikon S33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the S33.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and S33 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and S33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S33 will resolve more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
Nikon S33 Street photography factors
60
weather proof
lighter than others in class (110g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Nikon S33
23
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Nikon S33 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
environment proofing
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Nikon S33
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $197 $150