Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was released 18 months after the FE-5020 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the FE-5020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus FE-5020
A3200 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon A3200 IS
FE-5020 | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus FE-5020
A3200 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the FE-5020.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and FE-5020.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also referred to as | - | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NB-8L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $230 | $160 |