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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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 JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A490 was brought out within a month of the JZ300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A490 matches up against the JZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A490 JZ300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A490

 JZ300 A490 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm JZ300

 A490 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A490 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A490 and the JZ300.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and JZ300 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and JZ300.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A490
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging information
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A490FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A490 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also Known as - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $99 $180