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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 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 Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was launched 7 months before the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the A490 grades versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 A490 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 A490 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1150k115kCrisper display (+1035k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 A490 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A490 compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older A490 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 1,150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $99 $900