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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 9 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ300 scores against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony H20

 JZ300 H20 
IntroducedFebruary 2010May 2009More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 H20 JZ300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H20

 JZ300 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 vs the H20.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and H20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer JZ300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Sony H20
61
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (250g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $249