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Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A490 versus Canon SX410 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was manufactured 6 years prior to the SX410 IS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A490 matches up versus the SX410 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon SX410 IS

 A490 SX410 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A490

 SX410 IS A490 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Canon SX410 IS

 A490 SX410 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A490 has 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 SX410 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A490 versus the SX410 IS.

Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and SX410 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and SX410 IS.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography details
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography info
Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging info
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging info
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A490 vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot A490Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 0.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 175 grams (0.39 lb) 325 grams (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
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 life - 185 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $99 $199