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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 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
  • Launched May 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 3 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony H20

 Fujifilm A170 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm A170

 H20 Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony H20

 Fujifilm A170 H20 
LaunchedJuly 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the H20.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and H20.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Sony H20 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony H20
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 32-96mm (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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $80 $249