Canon A490 vs Sony H20

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon A490 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was unveiled 8 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A490 matches up versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Canon A490 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A490 vs the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and H20.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger A490 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.