Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H20

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and H20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 5 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and H20 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and H20.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.