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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung DV300F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung DV300F

 A4000 IS DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon A4000 IS

 DV300F A4000 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung DV300F

 A4000 IS DV300F 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (175 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (175 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (175 shots)
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung DV300F
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