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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm X20

 A2300 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A2300

 Fujifilm X20 A2300 
RevealedApril 2013February 2012Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm X20

 A2300 Fujifilm X20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

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

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography features
Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
66
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (353g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (353g)
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A2300Fujifilm X20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 353g (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $500