Reasons to choose PowerShot A1300
Released in 2012, PowerShot A1300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 174 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A1300
vs Canon PowerShot A490
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A130028 mm²
PowerShot A490- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A1300 and PowerShot A490 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A1300MetricPowerShot A490
16 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.69 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.85 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density35.14 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
174 gWeight135 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2 x AA batteriesBattery2 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A1300 and PowerShot A490 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A490 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A1300 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A1300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A490
Released in 2010, PowerShot A490 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.