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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A3000 IS versus Canon A4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and A4000 IS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the A4000 IS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3000 IS scores vs the A4000 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A4000 IS

 A3000 IS A4000 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon A3000 IS

 A4000 IS A3000 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A4000 IS

 A3000 IS A4000 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon A4000 IS has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3000 IS versus Canon A4000 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the A4000 IS.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and A4000 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and A4000 IS.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Canon A4000 IS Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (175 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (175 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (175 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon A4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot A4000 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-02-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 175 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $199