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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was announced 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A490 grades versus the Fujifilm XP30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm XP30

 A490 Fujifilm XP30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm XP30 A490 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm XP30

 A490 Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A490 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A490 and the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and Fujifilm XP30 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and Fujifilm XP30.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP30 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A490
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A490 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $240