Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sony W730, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 4 years prior to the W730 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony W730
Fujifilm Z33WP | W730 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
W730 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony W730
Fujifilm Z33WP | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and W730.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2013-01-08 |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110g (0.24 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life | - | 240 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 type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $197 | $138 |