Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2009

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A490 and Fujifilm Z33WP, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A490 was launched 7 months after the Fujifilm Z33WP so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A490 grades against the Fujifilm Z33WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
A490 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon A490
Fujifilm Z33WP | A490 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm Z33WP
A490 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 enjoys exterior 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 Z33WP has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Canon A490 and Fujifilm Z33WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A490 against the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and Fujifilm Z33WP is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and Fujifilm Z33WP.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer A490 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-01 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $99 | $197 |