Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Launched April 2013
- Older Model is Fujifilm X10
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very well matched but the A490 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A490 was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm X20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A490 grades against the Fujifilm X20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 and Fujifilm X20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm X20
A490 | Fujifilm X20 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A490
Fujifilm X20 | A490 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 2.8" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm X20
A490 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A490 versus the Fujifilm X20.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and Fujifilm X20.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A490 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X20 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Fujifilm X20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Fujifilm X20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2013-04-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 85% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/1000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 353 gr (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $99 | $500 |