Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony HX30V
Fujifilm Z33WP | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm Z33WP
HX30V | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX30V
Fujifilm Z33WP | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 | ||
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 | 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 |