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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Released May 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 2 months prior to the H20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony H20

 Fujifilm Z30 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm Z30

 H20 Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H20

 Fujifilm Z30 H20 
ReleasedFebruary 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 offers outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the H20.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and H20.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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-45 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $249