Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix JX305
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and JX300 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A490 was manufactured 12 months before the JX300 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the A490 matches up vs the JX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm JX300
| A490 | JX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A490
| JX300 | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JX300
| A490 | JX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 has 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) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A490 versus the JX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and JX300 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and JX300.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
| Other name | - | FinePix JX305 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.6-6.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1800s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 130g (0.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 180 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| 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 slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $99 | $110 |