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Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released May 2011
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Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A490 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 16 months prior to the V-Lux 30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A490 scores vs the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A490 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A490

 V-Lux 30 A490 
ReleasedMay 2011January 2010Fresher by 16 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A490 and Leica V-Lux 30

 A490 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A490 against the V-Lux 30.

Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon A490 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot A490Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $99 $900