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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced very close to the WB150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 A4000 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A4000 IS

 WB150F A4000 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB150F

 A4000 IS WB150F 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has got outer dimensions 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 WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS and the WB150F.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and WB150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (175 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (175 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (175 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $230