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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sony W650, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 3 years before the W650 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up against the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm Z33WP W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 W650 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony W650

 Fujifilm Z33WP W650 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with physical 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the W650.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and W650.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W650 to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Sony W650
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
26
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Sony W650
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $197 $140