Canon PowerShot A490 Overview
Announced Jan 5, 2010
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10 megapixels | 2.5″ screen | 37 – 122 mm (3.3×)
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Canon PowerShot A490 10.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD
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Product description
Announced
Jan 5, 2010
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Replacement for the A480, the A490 was launched at CES 2010 along with sister model the A495 (which is available in extra colors and has minor spec differences - most usefully a 9 point AF system). Offering a relatively slim plastic body, 2.5" LCD, Smart Auto mode, 3.3x zoom and lots of automatic shooting modes, the A490 is typical entry-level stuff.
Product timeline
Jan 5, 2010
Quick specs
| Body type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
| Effective pixels | 10 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| ISO | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 37–122 mm |
| Max aperture | F3–5.8 |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 2.5″ |
| Screen dots | 115,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Format | Motion JPEG |
| Storage types | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 1.22″) |
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