Canon A490 vs Nikon S9700

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon A490 and Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 5 years earlier than the S9700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A490 grades versus the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon A490 and Nikon S9700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A490 and the S9700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and S9700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A490 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.