Canon A490 vs FujiFilm AX350

Let's look more closely at the Canon A490 versus FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and AX350 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was brought out 12 months prior to the AX350 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A490 matches up versus the AX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 & FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A490 features physical 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 FujiFilm AX350 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A490 versus FujiFilm AX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A490 compared to the AX350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and AX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and AX350.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.