Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix XP11
- Updated by Fujifilm XP30
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Here, we will be matching up the Canon A490 and FujiFilm XP10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A490 was launched around the same time to the XP10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A490 scores versus the XP10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 and FujiFilm FinePix XP10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and FujiFilm XP10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm XP10
| A490 | XP10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon A490
| XP10 | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm XP10
| A490 | XP10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A490 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm XP10 has specifications of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A490 against the XP10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and XP10 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and XP10.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm XP10 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | FujiFilm FinePix XP10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | FujiFilm FinePix XP10 |
| Also Known as | - | FinePix XP11 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 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 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| 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) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/4.0-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 9cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 135g (0.30 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 model | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $99 | $175 |