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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 11 months earlier than the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony HX5

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 HX5 Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX5

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the HX5.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z33WP uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Sony HX5 Sports photography features
23
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
Sony HX5 Landscape photography info
26
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging factors
Sony HX5 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.24 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-45 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $197 $275