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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX9V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 24 months earlier than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 HX9V Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm Z33WP HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP features outside 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the HX9V.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and HX9V.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to produce extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
60
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
26
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
25
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
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 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $197 $328