Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20
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![Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20/Sony-H20-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Launched August 2011
- Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
- Successor is Fujifilm XP50
(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 XP30 vs Sony H20 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony H20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 2 years after the H20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony H20
Fujifilm XP30 | H20 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm XP30
H20 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H20
Fujifilm XP30 | H20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).
See the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the H20.
![Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 size comparison Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.
![Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and H20.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | 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 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 200 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $240 | $249 |