Olympus D-490 Zoom Digital Camera
The Olympus D-490 Zoom is a 2.11MP Other compact camera — known for its 2.11MP CCD Sensor and Multiple Quality Modes. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Olympus D-490 Zoom
Key Features — Olympus D-490 Zoom
2.11MP CCD Sensor: Captures images at up to 1600x1200 resolution, suited to casual snapshots and small prints.
Multiple Quality Modes: Offers Standard, High, Super High, and TIFF output options, giving control over file size and image fidelity.
Fixed Zoom Lens: Integrated lens design keeps the camera compact and ready to shoot without any lens-swapping.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Provides a traditional framing option alongside the 1.8-inch TFT LCD display.
Built-In Pop-Up Flash: Handles low-light situations without requiring any external flash accessories.
AA Battery Power: Runs on four AA batteries — NiMH recommended — making replacements easy to source anywhere.
Camera Specifications — Olympus D-490 Zoom
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Beginner-Friendly |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | Other |
| Resolution | 2.11MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Manual Focus Only |
| AF Points | Single area |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1600x1200 |
| Burst Rate | 1.5 fps |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.8 inches TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder | Optical tunnel |
Description — Olympus D-490 Zoom
The Olympus D-490 Zoom is a point-and-shoot compact camera featuring a 2.11MP sensor and a fixed lens design. Its maximum still image resolution is 1600 x 1200, with image quality selectable across four modes: Standard, High, Super High, and TIFF. The camera's autofocus relies on contrast detection with a single-area focus point, and a manual focus-only mode is also available.
A 1.8-inch TFT LCD on the rear handles image review, while an optical tunnel viewfinder offers a secondary framing option. The built-in pop-up flash provides on-board illumination without any external gear. ISO sensitivity spans 100 to 400, and burst shooting is supported at up to 1.5 frames per second.
The plastic body measures 127 x 67 x 54 mm and weighs 320g, and power comes from 4x AA batteries (NiMH recommended). There is no image stabilization, no weather sealing, and no wireless connectivity of any kind.
Pros — Olympus D-490 Zoom
- ✓Multiple image quality modes available: Standard, High, Super High, and TIFF output
- ✓Built-in pop-up flash included for no-accessory low-light shooting
- ✓Dual focusing options: contrast detection autofocus and manual focus-only mode
Cons — Olympus D-490 Zoom
- ✗2.11MP sensor resolution is very limited by modern standards
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind (in-body or digital)
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity for wireless image transfer
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