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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A490 was manufactured 6 months later than the Fujifilm Z35 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A490 scores against the Fujifilm Z35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm Z35

 A490 Fujifilm Z35 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm Z35 A490 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm Z35

 A490 Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 features exterior dimensions 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 Z35 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A490 vs the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and Fujifilm Z35 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and Fujifilm Z35.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A490
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography factors
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
16
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $130