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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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 XP70 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony H20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was launched 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony H20

 Fujifilm XP70 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm XP70

 H20 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony H20

 Fujifilm XP70 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the H20.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and H20.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Sony H20
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Sony H20
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (250g)
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony H20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 life 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $249