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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Released January 2010
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and T300 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A490 was revealed 18 months earlier than the T300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A490 scores versus the T300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm T300

 A490 T300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon A490

 T300 A490 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm T300

 A490 T300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A490 has physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the FujiFilm T300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A490 vs the T300.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and T300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and T300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm T300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Street photography advice
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot A490FujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A490 FujiFilm FinePix T300
Also called as - FinePix T305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 180 photographs
Form of battery - 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 recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $250