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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 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
  • Introduced January 2010
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon A490 and FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 12 months before the AV250 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A490 matches up versus the AV250 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm AV250

 A490 AV250 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A490

 AV250 A490 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm AV250

 A490 AV250 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 has got outside dimensions 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 FujiFilm AV250 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A490 versus the AV250.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and AV250 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and AV250.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A490
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A490FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
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 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 life - 180 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $99 $160