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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 HX90V Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2009More modern by 70 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX90V 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with 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) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the HX90V.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX90V.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
23
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
76
better than average battery (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
26
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging highlights
Sony HX90V Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
75
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $197 $440