Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80
95 Imaging
39 Features
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95 Imaging
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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced August 2009

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was manufactured 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the A4000 IS matches up against the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Pentax P80
A4000 IS | P80 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon A4000 IS
P80 | A4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Pentax P80
A4000 IS | P80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys exterior measurements 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 Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS vs the P80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and P80.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Pentax Optio P80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $199 | $200 |