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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon A2300 versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2300 matches up versus the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus FE-5020

 A2300 FE-5020 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon A2300

 FE-5020 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-5020

 A2300 FE-5020 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 provides 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 Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A2300 against the FE-5020.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and FE-5020.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2300 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern A2300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
32
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot A2300Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Olympus FE-5020
Also called - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $139 $160