Canon A490 vs Olympus FE-4000
93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
23


95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Canon A490 vs Olympus FE-4000 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925

Canon A490 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A490 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A490 was manufactured 6 months after the FE-4000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A490 grades vs the FE-4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A490 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 and Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Olympus FE-4000
A490 | FE-4000 |
---|
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon A490
FE-4000 | A490 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Olympus FE-4000
A490 | FE-4000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A490 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A490 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon A490 versus Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A490 vs the FE-4000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and FE-4000.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus FE-4000 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Olympus FE-4000 |
Also referred to as | - | X-925 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 136g (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $99 | $130 |