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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was launched 3 years before the HX10V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 HX10V Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the HX10V.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX10V.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
23
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
26
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $197 $616