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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm Z33WP
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 A490 Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm Z33WP A490 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm Z33WP

 A490 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

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

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
environment proof
lighter than competition (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography factors
16
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competition (110 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
26
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
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