Canon A4000 IS Alternatives
The A4000 IS is rated #87 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Here is a short overview of the A4000 IS.
16MP
1/2.3"
145 grams
28-224mm (f3.0-5.9)

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
35
95 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
35
above average min ISO (100)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-224mm 8.0 x zoom)
can't use external flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of aperture priority mode
Here are a handful alternatives to the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS ordered by their total score. You can read a detailed review of each camera or a comparison with the Canon A4000 IS by using the urls at the bottom of every camera card. You can also press on the icon to look at a visual comparison or click here to view them all side by side.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket

#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery power (350 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket

#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket

#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery power (340 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)

#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery power (455 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't use external flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of phase detect auto focus

#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (24-80mm 3.3 x zoom)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket

#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery power (360 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)

#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery power (270 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing headphone socket

#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery power (290 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't use external flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of phase detect auto focus
