Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A490 versus Fujifilm F200EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A490 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A490 was unveiled 9 months later than the Fujifilm F200EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A490 scores against the Fujifilm F200EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 has outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm F200EXR has measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A490 and the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and Fujifilm F200EXR is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and Fujifilm F200EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A490 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F200EXR will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A490 should have an edge in sensor tech.