Canon A490 vs Casio EX-100
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2014
Canon A490 vs Casio EX-100 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A490 and Casio EX-100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is very similar but the A490 (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A490 was launched 5 years before the EX-100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A490 scores against the EX-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A490 vs Casio EX-100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 and Casio Exilim EX-100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Casio EX-100
A490 | EX-100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon A490
EX-100 | A490 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 49 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 115k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Casio EX-100
A490 | EX-100 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon A490 vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A490 comes with outside 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 Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Canon A490 and Casio EX-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A490 versus the EX-100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and EX-100 is 93 and 83 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and EX-100.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A490 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-100 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon A490 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Casio Exilim EX-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Casio Exilim EX-100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2014-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/20000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 389 gr (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 390 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $99 | $572 |