Canon A490 vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Below, we are looking at the Canon A490 versus FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is fairly comparable but the A490 (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A490 was brought out 6 months later than the F70EXR and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A490 matches up against the F70EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 & FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A490 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F70EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A490 versus FujiFilm F70EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A490 compared to the F70EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and F70EXR is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and F70EXR.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The A490 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder.