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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sony HX99, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 10 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 HX99 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2009More modern by 111 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX99 

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the HX99.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX99.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z33WP having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
Sony HX99 Street photography advice
60
environment sealing
lighter than others (110g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (242 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography details
Sony HX99 Sports photography details
23
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography features
Sony HX99 Travel photography features
60
lighter than others (110g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
76
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (242 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX99 Landscape photography highlights
26
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
MP count good (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
Sony HX99 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
76
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (242 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 242 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $197 $469