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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 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
  • Released January 2010
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was introduced 5 months prior to the EX-FH100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A490 grades vs the EX-FH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Casio EX-FH100

 A490 EX-FH100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon A490

 EX-FH100 A490 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Casio EX-FH100

 A490 EX-FH100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 provides physical dimensions 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-FH100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A490 vs the EX-FH100.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and EX-FH100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and EX-FH100.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography advice
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography advice
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot A490Casio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A490 Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model 2 x AA NP-90
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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $299