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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony W730
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm Z33WP W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 W730 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony W730

 Fujifilm Z33WP W730 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Sony W730
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Sony W730
60
environment sealing
lighter than average (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
23
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Sony W730
60
lighter than average (110 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Sony W730
26
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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