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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony S930, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 6 months later than the S930 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm Z33WP S930 
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 S930 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony S930

 Fujifilm Z33WP S930 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the S930.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and S930.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $197 $219