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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A810 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2012
Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon A810, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the A810 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was manufactured around the same time to the A810 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the A810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon A810

 A4000 IS A810 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon A4000 IS

 A810 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon A810

 A4000 IS A810 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon A810 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon A810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS and the A810.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and A810 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and A810.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography details
Canon A810 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (175 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (175 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (175 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
Canon A810 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon A810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon A810
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot A810
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Canon PowerShot A810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 171g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 175 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $99