Canon A490 vs Canon G15
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Canon A490 vs Canon G15 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
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Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A490 vs Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the G15 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the A490 (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe A490 was announced 3 years before the G15 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A490 grades vs the G15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 & Canon PowerShot G15. The whole galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon G15
| A490 | G15 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A490
| G15 | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Canon G15
| A490 | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A490 vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Canon G15 has dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A490 versus the G15.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and G15 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and G15.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A490 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon G15 will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A490 vs Canon G15 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Canon PowerShot G15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Digic 5 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 352 grams (0.78 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 46 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 165 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-10L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $99 | $499 |