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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm Z33WP WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WX30 Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm Z33WP WX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the WX30.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competitors (117g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
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 range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $197 $259