Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon A490 and Samsung EX2F side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon A490 has external dimensions of 94 x 62 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 1.22″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Samsung EX2F has external dimensions of 112 x 62 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.44 x 1.14″) and weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon A490 and the Samsung EX2F.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon A490 is significantly lighter (119g ) than the Samsung EX2F which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot A490 nor Samsung EX2F provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung EX2F's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon A490's 2.5" screen.
Moreover, Samsung EX2F sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Canon A490 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX2F.