Canon A490 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A490 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 3 years before the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A490 grades vs the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A490 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-820 iHS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.