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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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 JX500 vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 2 years after the H20 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony H20

 Fujifilm JX500 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm JX500

 H20 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H20

 Fujifilm JX500 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the H20.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and H20.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
31
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Sony H20
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $249