Canon A490 vs Fujifilm A150

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was launched 12 months later than the Fujifilm A150 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A490 matches up against the Fujifilm A150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 & Fujifilm FinePix A150. The complete galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & Fujifilm A150 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm A150 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm A150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A490 compared to the Fujifilm A150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and Fujifilm A150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and Fujifilm A150.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A490 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.