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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Introduced May 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 3 months after the H20 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony H20

 Fujifilm Z35 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm Z35

 H20 Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony H20

 Fujifilm Z35 H20 
IntroducedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 has outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the H20.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and H20.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Sony H20
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Sony H20
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony H20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection 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)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 125 grams (0.28 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $249