Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony HX20V
Fujifilm Z33WP | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm Z33WP
HX20V | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX20V
Fujifilm Z33WP | HX20V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |