Canon A490 vs Canon D10

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A490 vs Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the D10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was announced 7 months later than the D10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A490 scores versus the D10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 & Canon PowerShot D10. The whole galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & Canon D10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon D10 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A490 vs the D10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and D10 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and D10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon D10 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A490 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.