Canon A490 vs Nikon S9100
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Canon A490 vs Nikon S9100 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2011
- Successor is Nikon S9300
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In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A490 versus Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A490 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the S9100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A490 grades versus the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Nikon S9100
| A490 | S9100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon A490
| S9100 | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Nikon S9100
| A490 | S9100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon A490 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A490 compared to the S9100.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and S9100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9100 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A490 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 | - | 270 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $99 | $329 |