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Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
51 Overall
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Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Newer Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the A490 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A490 was revealed 10 months before the P7000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A490 scores versus the P7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Nikon P7000

		

		

			
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 P7000 A490 
LaunchedNovember 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A490 and Nikon P7000

		

		

			
 A490 P7000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7000 has dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A490 against the P7000.
Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and P7000 is 93 and 85 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and P7000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The A490 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged A490 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A490 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Canon A490 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon P7000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
45
 you can focus manually
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Canon A490 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon P7000 as a Street photography camera
46
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon P7000 as a Sports photography camera
16
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 great battery (350 per charge)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A490 Travel photography features
Nikon P7000 Travel photography features
50
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse function
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
 great battery (350 per charge)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 heavier than competition (310 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A490 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon P7000 as a Landscape photography camera
22
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
52
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (350 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A490 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon P7000 as a Vlogging camera
21
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 comes with mic port
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 heavier than competition (310g)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Nikon P7000
 Canon PowerShot A490Nikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Nikon Coolpix P7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-11-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 5 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $99 $354