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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Announced May 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 2 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony H20

 Fujifilm JX550 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm JX550

 H20 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H20

 Fujifilm JX550 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing 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 based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the H20.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and H20.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sony H20
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Sony H20
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Sony H20 Sports photography features
32
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 250 gr (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 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $249