Canon A490 vs Sony S2000
93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A490 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon A490 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon A490 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A490 was revealed very close to the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A490 grades vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A490 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Sony S2000
A490 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon A490
S2000 | A490 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Sony S2000
A490 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A490 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A490 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon A490 vs Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A490 compared to the S2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and S2000.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A490 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A490 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $99 | $225 |