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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 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
  • Revealed January 2010
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was unveiled at a similar time to the JV100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A490 matches up vs the JV100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm JV100

 A490 JV100 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon A490

 JV100 A490 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JV100

 A490 JV100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 features physical 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) and the FujiFilm JV100 has dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A490 against the JV100.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and JV100 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and JV100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JV100 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography advice
FujiFilm JV100 Street photography advice
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
25
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and FujiFilm JV100
 Canon PowerShot A490FujiFilm FinePix JV100
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 FujiFilm FinePix JV100
Also referred to as - FinePix JV105
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $99 $99