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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon A490
(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
Fujifilm X20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Fujifilm X20

 A490 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A490

 Fujifilm X20 A490 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Fujifilm X20

 A490 Fujifilm X20 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A490
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A490
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
16
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (353g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A490
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (353 grams)
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Canon A490 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A490Fujifilm X20
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