Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL350

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 24 months after the TL350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A4000 IS grades vs the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Samsung TL350. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS has got physical 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) while the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS vs the TL350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and TL350.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.