Clicky

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 5 years before the WX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm Z33WP WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WX350 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 56 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm Z33WP WX350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers 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) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the WX350.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WX350.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX350 to show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition (110g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
23
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition (110g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
26
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $197 $270