Canon PowerShot A810 vs Canon PowerShot A490

      Canon PowerShot A810

      Canon PowerShot A490
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot A810 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 A810 was introduced in February 2012 and Canon PowerShot A490 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot A810 Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 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 A810
      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 A810 and Canon PowerShot A490.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k 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 - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A810

      Canon A810
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A810 over Canon PowerShot A490.

      Canon PowerShot A810 vs Canon PowerShot A490
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3648 x 2736
      More Focus Points 9 vs 5
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 37 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 122 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3.3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.0
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 115k dot
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Lighter 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

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      Canon A480
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      10 MP

      Canon A495
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A800
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm XP50
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.4 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Kodak C135
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 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 A810.

      Canon PowerShot A810 vs Canon PowerShot A490
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 1 cm
      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 A480
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A495
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 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 A810 Canon PowerShot A490
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot A810 Canon PowerShot A490
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points95
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k 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 Resolution1280 x 720640 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 A810 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot A490 has a 2.50" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot A810 features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Canon PowerShot A490 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot A810 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 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.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot A810

      Canon PowerShot A810 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot A490 come with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 220 shots on Canon PowerShot A810.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot A810 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC 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 A810, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A490. Canon PowerShot A810 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...

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot A810 body has dimensions of 95 x 62 x 30 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 1.18") and Canon PowerShot A490 body has dimensions of 94 x 62 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 1.22"). Canon PowerShot A810 weighs 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz) and Canon PowerShot A490 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Canon PowerShot A810

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot A490

      Canon PowerShot A810 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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k 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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      36
      •   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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      AVERAGE
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      44
      •   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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      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 A810 and Canon PowerShot A490 and give them scores of 50 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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      40

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      POOR
      54
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      47
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   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 A810

      Canon PowerShot A490

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)


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