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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A3500 IS and Canon A4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the A4000 IS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was announced 12 months after the A4000 IS and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3500 IS scores versus the A4000 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A4000 IS

 A3500 IS A4000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon A3500 IS

 A4000 IS A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon A4000 IS

 A3500 IS A4000 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon A4000 IS has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS against the A4000 IS.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and A4000 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and A4000 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern A3500 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography features
Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (175 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (175 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (175 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon A4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot A4000 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 shots 175 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L 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
Pricing at launch $115 $199