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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon A490
(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
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon A490 and FujiFilm AV200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and AV200 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 12 months prior to the AV200 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A490 grades vs the AV200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm AV200

 A490 AV200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon A490

 AV200 A490 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm AV200

 A490 AV200 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 comes with exterior 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) while the FujiFilm AV200 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A490 against the AV200.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and AV200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and AV200.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A490
Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography info
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A490
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging features
FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot A490FujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A490 FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Also called - FinePix AV205
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $99 $0