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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 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
  • Launched January 2010
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A490 versus Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was revealed 5 months after the EX-Z450 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A490 grades against the EX-Z450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Casio EX-Z450

 A490 EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A490

 EX-Z450 A490 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Casio EX-Z450

 A490 EX-Z450 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A490 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon A490 versus Casio EX-Z450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A490 compared to the EX-Z450.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and EX-Z450 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and EX-Z450.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A490
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot A490Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $99 $229