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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 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 JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was launched 24 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A490 scores versus the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm JX500

 A490 Fujifilm JX500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm JX500 A490 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JX500

 A490 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A490 features outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A490 vs the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-01-05
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $90