Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 & Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery & Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm Z35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.