Canon A490 vs Nikon L100

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A490 and Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 12 months later than the L100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A490 grades versus the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A490 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A490 against the L100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and L100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent A490 should have an advantage in sensor tech.