Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and G15 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The A4000 IS was released 7 months prior to the G15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A4000 IS scores versus the G15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot G15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon G15
A4000 IS | G15 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A4000 IS
G15 | A4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon G15
A4000 IS | G15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon G15 has proportions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon G15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS and the G15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and G15 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and G15.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A4000 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon A4000 IS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon G15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 352g (0.78 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 175 images | 350 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $199 | $499 |