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Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3200 IS versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3200 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 A3200 IS Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A3200 IS

 Fujifilm X20 A3200 IS 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Fujifilm X20

 A3200 IS Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has specifications 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 A3200 IS versus Fujifilm X20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the Fujifilm X20.

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and Fujifilm X20.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3200 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon A3200 IS will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (270 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
72
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
61
good battery (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/1000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 353 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $500