Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony W650
Fujifilm Z35 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm Z35
W650 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony W650
Fujifilm Z35 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |