Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL500
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL500 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as EX1

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

The A4000 IS was announced 20 months later than the TL500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A4000 IS matches up against the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung TL500
A4000 IS | TL500 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon A4000 IS
TL500 | A4000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung TL500
A4000 IS | TL500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the TL500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and TL500.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A4000 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A4000 IS will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung TL500 |
Alternate name | - | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 386 grams (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 175 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $199 | $527 |