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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
Olympus FE-5020
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus FE-5020

 A3200 IS FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon A3200 IS

 FE-5020 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus FE-5020

 A3200 IS FE-5020 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
weather proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
72
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
64
lighter than competition (137 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus FE-5020
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