Canon A490 vs Nikon L28
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Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Canon A490 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A490 was launched 4 years before the L28 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the A490 grades vs the L28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Nikon Coolpix L28. The complete galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Nikon L28
A490 | L28 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A490
L28 | A490 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Nikon L28
A490 | L28 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A490 against the L28.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and L28.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 280 photos |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $99 | $90 |