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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A2
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 X-A1 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony H20

 Fujifilm X-A1 H20 
IntroducedNovember 2013May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 H20 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony H20

 Fujifilm X-A1 H20 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the H20.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and H20 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and H20.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Sony H20
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Sony H20
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Sony H20
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
31
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others (250g)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony H20
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-30 2009-05-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $249