Canon A490 vs Samsung WB35F

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A490 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was announced 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A490 grades versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A490 compared to the WB35F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and WB35F.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older A490 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.