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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX30V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up against the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 HX30V Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the HX30V.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography advice
Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
Sony HX30V Street photography factors
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
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weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average in class (254g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
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weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest 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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 110g (0.24 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
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 Overall 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 photos
Type of battery - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $197 $420