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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed 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 A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 2 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2400 IS grades vs the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus FE-5020

 A2400 IS FE-5020 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon A2400 IS

 FE-5020 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus FE-5020

 A2400 IS FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the FE-5020.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and FE-5020.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2400 IS to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
environment proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competition (137g)
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
31
relatively wide (24mm)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISOlympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Olympus FE-5020
Also called - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 190 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $160