Canon A490 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A490 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A490 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A490 was unveiled 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A490 scores versus the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| A490 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A490
| SP-820UZ | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| A490 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A490 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 features exterior 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) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A490 versus the SP-820UZ.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon A490 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A490 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 5 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 15.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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) | 485g (1.07 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $99 | $299 |