Canon A490 vs Pentax WS80
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
23
Portability
95 Imaging
32 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
20 Overall
27
Canon A490 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
Canon A490
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Below, we are matching up the Canon A490 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A490 matches up versus the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Pentax WS80
| A490 | WS80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon A490
| WS80 | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Pentax WS80
| A490 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A490 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 has outside 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) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A490 versus the WS80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and WS80.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
Canon A490 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A490 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Canon A490 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Canon A490 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Canon A490 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Canon A490 Landscape photography features
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
you can focus manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A490 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $99 | $220 |