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Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A1300 scores versus the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus FE-5020

 A1300 FE-5020 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon A1300

 FE-5020 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus FE-5020

 A1300 FE-5020 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 provides exterior 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) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A1300 compared to the FE-5020.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and FE-5020.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1300 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher A1300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
weather proof
lighter than others in class (137g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
33
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
65
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot A1300Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Launch price $119 $160