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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A4000 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 23 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A4000 IS grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A4000 IS Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Galaxy Camera 2 A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A4000 IS Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A4000 IS and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (283g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (175 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (175 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than others (283g)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (175 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than others (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $400