Canon A490 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A490 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A490 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A490 was introduced 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A490 matches up vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Canon A490 and Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A490 compared to the EX2F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and EX2F.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A490 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be behind in sensor technology.