Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500
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![Canon PowerShot A490 front Canon PowerShot A490 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A490/Canon-A490-front.jpg)
![Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500/Fujifilm-JX500-front.jpg)
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The complete galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm JX500
A490 | Fujifilm JX500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon A490
Fujifilm JX500 | A490 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JX500
A490 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A490-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A490-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A490-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A490-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-JX500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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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 |