Canon A490 vs Canon SX510 HS
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Canon A490 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Updated by Canon SX520 HS
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A490 and Canon SX510 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A490 was revealed 4 years prior to the SX510 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A490 matches up versus the SX510 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon A490 vs Canon SX510 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 & Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & Canon SX510 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon SX510 HS
| A490 | SX510 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A490
| SX510 HS | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Canon SX510 HS
| A490 | SX510 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A490 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A490 versus the SX510 HS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and SX510 HS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX510 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A490 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon A490 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2013-08-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 5 | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 0cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 115k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 349 grams (0.77 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $99 | $249 |