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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Announced May 2009
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the FujiFilm XP10 versus Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured 9 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XP10 matches up vs the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Sony H20

 XP10 H20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the FujiFilm XP10

 H20 XP10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony H20

 XP10 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the FujiFilm XP10 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the XP10 against the H20.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and H20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm XP10 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern XP10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
59
environment proof
lighter than others (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Sony H20
29
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than others (135g)
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (250g)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Sony H20
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Alternate name FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 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
AE 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $175 $249