Canon A490 vs Nikon S100
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Canon A490 vs Nikon S100 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011
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Below, we are matching up the Canon A490 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and S100 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A490 was released 19 months prior to the S100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A490 scores against the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Nikon S100
| A490 | S100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A490
| S100 | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 820k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+705k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Nikon S100
| A490 | S100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A490 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A490 and the S100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and S100.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A490 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 820 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Organic LED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 150 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $99 | $240 |