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Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the A4000 IS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1300 was introduced very close to the A4000 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1300 matches up vs the A4000 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A4000 IS

 A1300 A4000 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon A1300

 A4000 IS A1300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A4000 IS

 A1300 A4000 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon A4000 IS has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1300 versus the A4000 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and A4000 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and A4000 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography info
Canon A4000 IS Street photography info
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (175 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography features
Canon A4000 IS Travel photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
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reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (175 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging factors
Canon A4000 IS Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon A4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 175 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $199