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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A490 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the A490 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 10 months before the A490 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1100 IS grades against the A490 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon A490

 A1100 IS A490 

Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon A1100 IS

 A490 A1100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A490

 A1100 IS A490 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurements
Display resolution115k115kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon A490 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS and the A490.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and A490 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and A490.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1100 IS to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography information
Canon A490 Portrait photography information
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Canon A490 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Canon A490 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography advice
Canon A490 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Canon A490
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Canon A490 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A490 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon A490
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot A490
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A490
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $99