Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm X20

Here is a detailed review of the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A1300 was brought out 14 months prior to the Fujifilm X20 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A1300 matches up against the Fujifilm X20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Fujifilm X20. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1300 versus the Fujifilm X20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A1300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A1300 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A1300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.