Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S980
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sony S980, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up vs the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony S980
| Fujifilm Z33WP | S980 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
| S980 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony S980
| Fujifilm Z33WP | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the S980.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and S980.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony S980 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 110g (0.24 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| 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 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 ID | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $197 | $300 |