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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 A490 Fujifilm F200EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010April 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm F200EXR A490 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm F200EXR

 A490 Fujifilm F200EXR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon A490 versus Fujifilm F200EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR size comparison

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

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A490
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A490
Street photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.6")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F200EXR as a Sports photography camera
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F200EXR as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm F200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm F200EXR
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-04-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $99 $350