Canon A490 vs Canon N100

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A490 and Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the N100 (12MP) is very comparable but the A490 (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The A490 was revealed 5 years earlier than the N100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A490 grades against the N100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 and Canon PowerShot N100. The full galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Canon N100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon N100 has proportions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A490 and Canon N100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A490 versus the N100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and N100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and N100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A490 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon N100 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be behind in sensor innovation.