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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 21 months later than the H20 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AV250 grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony H20

 AV250 H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the FujiFilm AV250

 H20 AV250 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony H20

 AV250 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 and the H20.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and H20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern AV250 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
32
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Sony H20
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (250g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony H20
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 180 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $249