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Canon A2300 vs Canon A490

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A490 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A2300 versus Canon A490, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and A490 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 2 years later than the A490 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2300 scores versus the A490 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A490

 A2300 A490 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon A2300

 A490 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A490

 A2300 A490 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon A490 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2300 versus Canon A490 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 versus the A490.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and A490 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and A490.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2300 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Canon A490
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography advice
Canon A490 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography features
Canon A490 Travel photography features
66
lighter than others in class (125g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Canon A490 Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Canon A490 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A490 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon A490
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot A490
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot A490
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 210 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $139 $99