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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 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
  • Announced January 2010
Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon A490 versus Fujifilm JZ200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was unveiled 24 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A490 matches up against the Fujifilm JZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 A490 Fujifilm JZ200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm JZ200 A490 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm JZ200

 A490 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ200 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A490 versus Fujifilm JZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A490 vs the Fujifilm JZ200.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and Fujifilm JZ200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography info
Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography info
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A490
Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm JZ200
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A490 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 135 grams (0.30 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $0