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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sony HX20V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 4 years before the HX20V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 HX20V Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2009Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP against the HX20V.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX20V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography information
Sony HX20V Street photography information
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
23
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography factors
Sony HX20V Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition (110 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
26
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $197 $397