Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix JX355

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and JX350 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A490 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the JX350 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A490 matches up versus the JX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 and FujiFilm FinePix JX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery and FujiFilm JX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm JX350
A490 | JX350 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Canon A490
JX350 | A490 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JX350
A490 | JX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 features external 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) while the FujiFilm JX350 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A490 and the JX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and JX350 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and JX350.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX350 to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A490 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | FujiFilm FinePix JX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | FujiFilm FinePix JX350 |
Also called | - | FinePix JX355 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1800s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) |
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 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 life | - | 180 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $99 | $200 |