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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A490 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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 A3000 IS vs Canon A490 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the A490 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced about the same time to the A490 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3000 IS grades vs the A490 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A490

 A3000 IS A490 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon A3000 IS

 A490 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A490

 A3000 IS A490 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon A490 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the A490.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and A490 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and A490.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon A490 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon A490 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Canon A490 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Canon A490 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon A490 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon A490 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A490 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon A490
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot A490
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot A490
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $99