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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JV150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was revealed around the same time to the Fujifilm JV150 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A490 matches up versus the Fujifilm JV150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm JV150

 A490 Fujifilm JV150 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm JV150 A490 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JV150

 A490 Fujifilm JV150 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A490 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm JV150 has sizing of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A490 vs the Fujifilm JV150.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and Fujifilm JV150 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and Fujifilm JV150.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JV150 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than average (126g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A490
Sports photography with Fujifilm JV150
16
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average (126 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A490
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
25
lighter than average (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JV150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm JV150
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm FinePix JV150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A490 Fujifilm FinePix JV150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $0