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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Announced May 2009
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm A100 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 3 months before the H20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony H20

 Fujifilm A100 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm A100

 H20 Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony H20

 Fujifilm A100 H20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A100 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the H20.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and H20.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony H20
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-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
Launch cost $0 $249