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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot S95 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 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 S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon S90
  • Renewed by Canon S100
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A4000 IS and Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and S95 (10MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A4000 IS was manufactured 15 months after the S95 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A4000 IS grades vs the S95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon S95

 A4000 IS S95 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon A4000 IS

 S95 A4000 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon S95

 A4000 IS S95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon S95 has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A4000 IS against the S95.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and S95 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and S95.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A4000 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon A4000 IS will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography features
Canon S95 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Canon S95
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography info
Canon S95 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (175 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Canon S95
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (175 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography details
Canon S95 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (175 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon S95 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon S95
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot S95
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Canon PowerShot S95
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-11-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
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 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 195 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 153
Other
Battery life 175 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
Card slots Single -
Cost at release $199 $495