Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H20

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X20 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and H20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 4 years after the H20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 and Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and H20 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and H20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X20 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.