Canon A1400 vs Canon A490

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A1400 vs Canon A490, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and A490 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 3 years later than the A490 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1400 grades versus the A490 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Canon PowerShot A490. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Canon A490 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon A490 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1400 vs Canon A490 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 compared to the A490.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and A490 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and A490.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The younger A1400 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.