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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 21 months after the HZ35W making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A4000 IS scores vs the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 A4000 IS HZ35W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A4000 IS

 HZ35W A4000 IS 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 A4000 IS HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the HZ35W.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and HZ35W.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (175 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (175 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (175 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $300