Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB550

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was released 2 years after the HZ15W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung HZ15W
A4000 IS | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A4000 IS
HZ15W | A4000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung HZ15W
A4000 IS | HZ15W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS against the HZ15W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called as | - | WB550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $330 |