Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 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
- Launched January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The full galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Casio EX-Z450
A490 | EX-Z450 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A490
EX-Z450 | A490 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Casio EX-Z450
A490 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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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 |