Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 & FujiFilm FinePix JV100. The full galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & FujiFilm JV100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm JV100
A490 | JV100 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon A490
JV100 | A490 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JV100
A490 | JV100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | |
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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 |