Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon A490 versus Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A490 was launched 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A490 scores against the Fujifilm JZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 & Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm JZ100
A490 | Fujifilm JZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon A490
Fujifilm JZ100 | A490 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JZ100
A490 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon A490 versus Fujifilm JZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A490 and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and Fujifilm JZ100.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 surface 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 Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
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 |
Cost at release | $99 | $190 |