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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 5 months after the S950 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm Z33WP S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 S950 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony S950

 Fujifilm Z33WP S950 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the S950.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and S950.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Sony S950
59
lighter than competition in class (110g)
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
Sony S950 Landscape photography info
26
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $197 $130