Canon A490 vs Canon SX600 HS
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Canon A490 vs Canon SX600 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
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Here, we are contrasting the Canon A490 and Canon SX600 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A490 was announced 5 years earlier than the SX600 HS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A490 matches up vs the SX600 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon SX600 HS
| A490 | SX600 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon A490
| SX600 HS | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 48 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Canon SX600 HS
| A490 | SX600 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A490 vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Canon A490 and Canon SX600 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A490 versus the SX600 HS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and SX600 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and SX600 HS.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A490 vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DIGIC 4+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 115k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | PureColor II G (TFT) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1280 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 188g (0.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 290 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $249 |