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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm JZ100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 A490 Fujifilm JZ100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm JZ100 A490 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JZ100

 A490 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

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

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
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