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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched May 2009
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 2 years after the H20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony H20

 Fujifilm JZ100 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 H20 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony H20

 Fujifilm JZ100 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the H20.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and H20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Sony H20
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (129g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony H20
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
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 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $190 $249