Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The A2300 was launched 14 months earlier than the Fujifilm X20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A2300 matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Fujifilm X20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2300 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and Fujifilm X20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A2300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon A2300 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A2300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.