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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
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
  • Introduced May 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 14 months later than the H20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JZ500 grades versus the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony H20

 JZ500 H20 
IntroducedJune 2010May 2009More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 H20 JZ500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H20

 JZ500 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the H20.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and H20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern JZ500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
67
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $249