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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 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 XP10
(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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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the FujiFilm XP10

 A490 XP10 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon A490

 XP10 A490 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and FujiFilm XP10

 A490 XP10 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and XP10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A490
Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography information
FujiFilm XP10 Street photography information
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography advice
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competitors (135g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A490
Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (135g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A490 vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot A490FujiFilm 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