Fujifilm S9900w vs Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm S9900w and the Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm S9900w was introduced in January 2015 and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm S9900w Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm S9900w and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP.

      PROS

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm S9900w

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP.

      Fujifilm S9900w vs Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3648 x 2736
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 1200 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 50x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.9 vs f/3.7
      Min Macro Focus Distance 7 cm vs 8 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 0.6 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP over Fujifilm S9900w.

      Fujifilm S9900w vs Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/4.2
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1700 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Lighter 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) vs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1700 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm S9900w has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm S9900w has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm S9900w features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm S9900w can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm S9900w has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm S9900w comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP comes with NP-45 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm S9900w has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1700 sec on Fujifilm S9900w, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. Fujifilm S9900w can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP can shoot continuously up to 0.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.90 m on Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm S9900w body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57") and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP body has dimensions of 92 x 60 x 21 mm (3.62 x 2.36 x 0.83"). Fujifilm S9900w weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP weighs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz).

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      123 mm

      87 mm

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      92 mm

      60 mm

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      116 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm S9900w and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      Fujifilm S9900w and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      BAD
      37
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm S9900w and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and give them scores of 56 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      POOR
      44
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      25
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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