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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 3 years before the W650 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm Z35 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm Z35

 W650 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony W650

 Fujifilm Z35 W650 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the W650.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and W650.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
54
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Sony W650
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Sony W650
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $140