Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15
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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Released January 2012

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A490 was introduced 24 months before the EX-ZR15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A490 grades versus the EX-ZR15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The whole galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Casio EX-ZR15
A490 | EX-ZR15 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A490
EX-ZR15 | A490 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Casio EX-ZR15
A490 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 has outside 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) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A490 against the EX-ZR15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and EX-ZR15.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A490 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life | - | 325 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $99 | $249 |