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Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 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
  • Announced January 2010
Kodak Easyshare M5370
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
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Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and Easyshare M5370 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was unveiled 20 months before the Easyshare M5370 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the A490 grades versus the Easyshare M5370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 A490 Easyshare M5370 

Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Canon A490

 Easyshare M5370 A490 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A490 and Kodak Easyshare M5370

 A490 Easyshare M5370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A490 enjoys external measurements 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 Kodak Easyshare M5370 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A490 against the Easyshare M5370.

Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and Easyshare M5370 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and Easyshare M5370.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A490
Portrait photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography information
Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography information
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sports photography highlights
16
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A490
Landscape photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging information
Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A490 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Kodak Easyshare M5370
 Canon PowerShot A490Kodak Easyshare M5370
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Kodak Easyshare M5370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-09-14
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-1, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 KLIC-7006
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 MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $160