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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Launched May 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was brought out 15 months later than the H20 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F300EXR matches up against the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony H20

 F300EXR H20 
LaunchedJuly 2010May 2009More recent by 15 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 H20 F300EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H20

 F300EXR H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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 vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR versus the H20.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and H20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm F300EXR will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher F300EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (250 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (250 grams)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H20
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 215 gr (0.47 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 ID NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $249