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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A490 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and A490 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was released 13 months after the A490 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3200 IS scores against the A490 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A490

 A3200 IS A490 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon A3200 IS

 A490 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon A490

 A3200 IS A490 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS comes with external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon A490 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3200 IS and the A490.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and A490 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and A490.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent A3200 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Canon A490
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Canon A490 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Canon A490 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A490 as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A490 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Canon A490 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A490 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon A490
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot A490
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot A490
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $99