Canon A490 vs Nikon S620

Let's look more closely at the Canon A490 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was launched 12 months after the S620 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A490 matches up against the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 and Nikon Coolpix S620. The complete galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need 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) and the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon A490 vs Nikon S620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A490 versus the S620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and S620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and S620.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S620 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A490 will have an edge in sensor technology.