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Canon PowerShot A490

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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Pros

  • lightweight
  • extremely portable
  • fast

Cons

  • no true optical viewfinder on this camera
  • lacks a couple of scene modes and a Face Self-Timer capture mode
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 5.8
  • Center, Continuous, Single
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A490 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A490

Pros

  • lightweight
  • extremely portable
  • fast
  • efficient
  • and affordable software solutions
  • it s a good value
  • It s a great line of cameras from a great company

Cons

  • no true optical viewfinder on this camera
  • lacks a couple of scene modes and a Face Self-Timer capture mode
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Canon A490 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Canon A490 have Image Stabilization
  • Does the Canon A490 have Weather Sealing
  • The Canon A490 gets a points tally of 20 which is horrible
  • RAW format is not saved so you have less room to maneuver in post
  • It s only 10 megapixels
  • which

Canon PowerShot A490 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A490 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2048
  • 2816x2112
  • 2272x1704
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
ProcessorDIGIC III
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.3 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3
Maximum aperture5.8
Focal length equiv37 - 122
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Continuous
  • Single
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points5
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.0
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive0.9 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight6.17 oz
Width3.68 in
Height2.43 in
Depth1.2 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)150
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialMetal
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SC
  • SDHC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HC MMC Plus
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A490 Canon - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.0
Based on 9 reviews
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Canon PowerShot A490 Canon A490 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 05.01.2010
Canon A490 Review | Camera Decision
1.3

Canon A490 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 37-122 mm F3.0-5.8 lens. Read our A490 review to find its pros and cons.

Canon PowerShot A490 Canon Powershot A490 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot A490 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 2/22/2010Quick TakeProsExcellent image quality; powerful Built-in flash; video capture; smart Auto shooting mode; incredibly easy to use ConsLow-Resolution 2.5-Inch LCD;640x480 max video resolution (No HD);Slow shooting performanceBottom LineThe Canon PowerShot A490 is a compact, entry-level

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Good Gear Guide
Canon PowerShot A490 digital camera
3.5

Canon PowerShot A490 review: It won't win any design awards, but it takes great photos considering its price

Canon PowerShot A490 Canon PowerShot A490 (Silver)
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Published: 22.03.2010
Canon PowerShot A490 (Silver)

Canon PowerShot A490 (Silver)

Canon PowerShot A490 Canon A490 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 28.02.2010
Canon A490 Review

Canon A490 review, find out how the A490 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Canon PowerShot A490 Canon Powershot A490 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot A490 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 2/22/2010Quick TakeProsExcellent image quality; powerful Built-in flash; video capture; smart Auto shooting mode; incredibly easy to use ConsLow-Resolution 2.5-Inch LCD;640x480 max video resolution (No HD);Slow shooting performanceBottom LineThe Canon PowerShot A490 is a compact, entry-level

Canon PowerShot A490 Canon PowerShot A490 review
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Canon PowerShot A490 review

In het Canon PowerShot A490 productdossier lees je alles over de PowerShot A490. Lees wat de PowerShot A490 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Canon PowerShot A490 Canon PowerShot A490 review
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TechRadar
Published: 02.03.2010
Canon PowerShot A490 review
4.0

Canon surprises with this sub-£100 compact camera

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 01.04.2010
Canon PowerShot A490
3.0

The Canon PowerShot A490 is a cheap 10MP 3x zoom digital compact running on AA batteries