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Fuji Finepix Z33WP Review

Fuji Finepix Z33WP

The Fuji Finepix Z33WP is a waterproof digital camera. It can keep water out to depths of 3m. It has 10 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens. Aside from its waterproof properties the Finepix Z33WP is a fairly typical, cheaper, point and shoot camera.

Why Buy the Fuji Finepix Z33WP?

If you are looking for a fun, waterproof digital camera to use around the pool, at a low price, then the Finepix Z33WP is the best fit.

Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom)
As you will see throughout my tests picture quality is below average. In this shot there is a clear blue tinge. In the shady areas of the shot there is also a fair amount of noise to take the edge off the definition.

Outdoor 2 (No Zoom)
Although sharpness is below par this will not make a great deal of difference to small, snapshot sized prints. Noise also creeps in across the sky.

Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom)
There is a lack of overall sharpness to this shot. The Finepix Z33WP also has a problem picking out detail in the lighter areas of the shot. I can also see the corners of the shot are darker than they should be.

Outdoor 4 (Building)
The most noticeable point about this photo is the darkness showing in the corners of the shot. This is something I have noticed in other tests I carried out with this camera. This is a problem with the lens and there is little you can do about it.

Outdoor Portrait
This is my favourite test shot in this batch. The colours are warm and the camera finds it much easier to focus on a subject closer to the lens.

Indoor Portrait with Flash
This shot is not quite pin sharp. Even with the flash firing there are still signs of noise in the shot.

Indoor Portrait without Flash
There is some noise in this picture that takes the edge off the crispness of the shot. It is not a bad effort though. Overall the portrait shots, with the camera that much closer to the subject, have worked a lot better than the scenic shots that have overstretched the Finepix Z33WP.

Colours
Blue tends to be dominant. You can see from my outdoor shots that white objects pick up a blue tinge.

Macro
My macro test shot works well enough. As with other shots a slight blue colour caste can be seen. Aside from that you should be able to take o.k. macro snapshots.

ISO 400 and ISO 1600
This camera is at its best in good lighting conditions. If you shoot in lower light without flash noise soon becomes an issue.

Overall
Picture quality is not great. It is better when you move in closer to the subject, but the Finepix Z33WP struggles with more distant shots.

Shutter Lag and Recycling Times

Shutter lag times were on the slow side. It took 0.52 seconds for a single photo and 23.27 seconds for five. With flash on times were 1.53 seconds for a single photo and 26.17 seconds for five.

The time to turn the Finepix Z33WP on and take the first photo was 2.61 seconds. This is a good time.

You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table.

Style

This is a very small, compact digital camera. In fact it is so small you will hardly notice you are carrying it.

Dimensions

92 x 59.6 x 20.6mm

Weight

110g

Batteries

Lithium ion

Memory Cards

Fuji has built 50mb of storage into the Finepix Z33WP. This is enough for around 23 photos. The camera is also compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards.

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Ease of Use Rating

Very good. The Finepix Z33WP is about as simple as it gets. This camera is suitable for anyone looking for a point and shoot camera.

Points I Like

Ease of use - size and style.

Where it Could Improve

Picture quality

Alternatives

If you are looking for a waterproof digital camera that offers some extra quality try taking a look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC FT1 .

Verdict

The Fuji Finepix Z33WP is a fun digital camera. I can't pretend picture quality is top drawer, but the camera is easy to use and relatively inexpensive.

Front View Front View

Back View Back View

Top View Top View

Sample Menu
menu menu 1

mode setup

Fuji Finepix Z33WP Summary
Description:10 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens
Ease of Use:9
Features:7
Colour:7
Macro:8
Indoors:8
Value for Money:8
Style:8
Movie Mode:8
Image Quality:6
Build Quality:8
Total:77
Verdict:This is a relatively inexpensive, waterproof digital camera. Fuji has placed the emphasis on fun and the Finepix Z33WP is available in a range of bright colours. Highlights include ease of use, but picture quality struggles in places.
Review Date:September 2009
Related Pages:Fuji Finepix Z33WP Specification
Fuji Finepix Z33WP Sample Images
Fuji Finepix Z33WP Features
WHERE TO BUY THE Fuji Finepix Z33WP?
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Fuji Finepix Z33WP 77

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Fuji Finepix Z33WP