Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched August 2011

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A490 was announced 19 months prior to the Fujifilm JX370 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A490 matches up versus the Fujifilm JX370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 & Fujifilm FinePix JX370. The whole galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & Fujifilm JX370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm JX370
A490 | Fujifilm JX370 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon A490
Fujifilm JX370 | A490 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JX370
A490 | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 has got outer 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 JX370 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A490 compared to the Fujifilm JX370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and Fujifilm JX370 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and Fujifilm JX370.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX370 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A490 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-11 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1800 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 190 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $99 | $159 |