Canon A490 vs Fujifilm XP50

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon A490 versus Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was launched 24 months prior to the Fujifilm XP50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A490 matches up versus the Fujifilm XP50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 & Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The complete galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A490 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A490 against the Fujifilm XP50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and Fujifilm XP50 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP50 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be behind in sensor tech.