Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Released January 2012

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was introduced 2 months later than the DV300F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A4000 IS grades against the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung DV300F
A4000 IS | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon A4000 IS
DV300F | A4000 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung DV300F
A4000 IS | DV300F | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A4000 IS and the DV300F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and DV300F.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-02 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 175 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $199 | $200 |