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Canon A490 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 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
Nikon L28
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Nikon L28

 A490 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A490

 L28 A490 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Nikon L28

 A490 L28 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

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

Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography details
Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A490
Landscape photography with Nikon L28
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging features
Nikon L28 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon A490 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot A490Nikon Coolpix L28
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