Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung HZ35W
A4000 IS | HZ35W | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A4000 IS
HZ35W | A4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung HZ35W
A4000 IS | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |