Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A490 and Olympus SP-320

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A490 and Olympus SP-320 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-320 ×
Canon PowerShot A490 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-320Canon PowerShot A490
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSP-320A490
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062010
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)10094
Width (mm)3531
Height (mm)6562
Weight (g)180175
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.110
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.186.17
Sensor height (mm)5.324.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.341.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2288 x 1712(3.9 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.1)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-0.9
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0037.00 - 122.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 24.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.3
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)202
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast DetectionContrast Detect AF with Face Detection (5-point)
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptical viewfinder-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • & 3)
  • 2
  • auto
  • evening sun
  • fluorescent (1
  • manual
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering, Center Weighted MeteringEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-PortraitPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill
  • fill + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • shutter sync: 1st curtain
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash exposure
Flash range descriptionWide: 12.5 ft / 3.8 m; Tele: 7.2 ft / 2.2 mAuto ISO: 30 cm - 3.0 m (W), 30 cm - 2.0 (T) (12 in. - 9.8 ft (W), 12 in. - 6.6 ft. (T)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)25-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-0.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-400
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types-
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included-2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Smart Auto, i-Contrast. Available in two-toned Silver and Black.



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