Canon A490 vs Nikon S1000pj
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Canon A490 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched August 2009
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Its time to look closer at the Canon A490 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A490 was brought out 6 months after the S1000pj and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A490 matches up vs the S1000pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Nikon S1000pj
| A490 | S1000pj |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A490
| S1000pj | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Nikon S1000pj
| A490 | S1000pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A490 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A490 vs the S1000pj.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and S1000pj.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S1000pj to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon A490 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $99 | $289 |