Canon PowerShot A480 vs Canon PowerShot A490

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot A480 and the Canon PowerShot A490, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot A480 was introduced in January 2009 and Canon PowerShot A490 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot A480 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 5 Focus Points
      • 2.50" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot A490 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 5 Focus Points
      • 2.50" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A480
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A490
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot A480 and Canon PowerShot A490.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon A480
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A480 over Canon PowerShot A490.

      Canon PowerShot A480 vs Canon PowerShot A490
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

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      Canon A495
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon A800
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro H
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      APS-H

      44.8 MP

      Nikon Z50
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A490

      Canon A490
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A490 over Canon PowerShot A480.

      Canon PowerShot A480 vs Canon PowerShot A490
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps vs 0.9 fps

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      Canon A800
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A495
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Panasonic ZS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot A480 Canon PowerShot A490
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot A480 Canon PowerShot A490
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points55
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen115k dot115k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps0.9 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot A480 and Canon PowerShot A490 have 2.50" Fixed screens with 115k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Their native ISO range is 80 - 1,600

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot A480 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3648 x 2048, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot A490 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot A480 and Canon PowerShot A490 come with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot A480 has a single SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot. Canon PowerShot A490 has a single SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A480, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A490. Canon PowerShot A480 can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps. Canon PowerShot A490 can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m.. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot A480.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot A480 body has dimensions of 92 x 62 x 31 mm (3.62 x 2.44 x 1.22") and Canon PowerShot A490 body has dimensions of 94 x 62 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 1.22"). Canon PowerShot A480 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) and Canon PowerShot A490 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      92 mm

      62 mm

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      94 mm

      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot A480 and Canon PowerShot A490

      Canon PowerShot A480 and Canon PowerShot A490 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      BAD
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      BAD
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      46
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      EXCELLENT
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot A480 and Canon PowerShot A490 and give them scores of 42 and 40 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      40

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      25
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      54
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      54
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      47
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)


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