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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 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 JX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm JX350

 A490 JX350 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Canon A490

 JX350 A490 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JX350

 A490 JX350 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 size comparison

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

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography information
FujiFilm JX350 Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography factors
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography information
FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging information
FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and FujiFilm JX350
 Canon PowerShot A490FujiFilm FinePix JX350
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