Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Canon A490 and Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the EX-FC100 (9MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A490 was launched 13 months after the EX-FC100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A490 grades versus the EX-FC100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 & Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Casio EX-FC100
A490 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A490
EX-FC100 | A490 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Casio EX-FC100
A490 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 features external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC100 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Canon A490 and Casio EX-FC100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A490 compared to the EX-FC100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and EX-FC100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and EX-FC100.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A490 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A490 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.6-8.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $99 | $300 |