Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Let's look closer at the Canon A4000 IS versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A4000 IS was announced 14 months prior to the Fujifilm X20 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up against the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Fujifilm X20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Canon A4000 IS versus Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the Fujifilm X20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm X20.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A4000 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon A4000 IS will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.