Canon A490 vs Samsung WB750

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A490 and Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was manufactured 20 months prior to the WB750 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A490 scores versus the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 & Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A490 against the WB750.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and WB750.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB750 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.