Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 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
- Released January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 & FujiFilm FinePix T300. The full galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & FujiFilm T300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm T300
A490 | T300 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon A490
T300 | A490 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm T300
A490 | T300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | |
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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 |