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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Casio EX-FC100
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Casio EX-FC100

 A490 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A490

 EX-FC100 A490 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Casio EX-FC100

 A490 EX-FC100 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

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

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography details
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
16
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A490
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot A490Casio Exilim EX-FC100
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