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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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 F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively comparable but the A490 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A490 was brought out 6 months earlier than the F300EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A490 matches up versus the F300EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 A490 F300EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon A490

 F300EXR A490 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 A490 F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 provides outer 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) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A490 and the F300EXR.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and F300EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A490 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm F300EXR will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
16
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A490
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot A490FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A490 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix F305EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 model 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $280