Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F
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![Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS/Canon-A4000-IS-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB150F front Samsung WB150F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB150F/Samsung-WB150F-front.jpg)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F 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)
- 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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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung WB150F
A4000 IS | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A4000 IS
WB150F | A4000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB150F
A4000 IS | WB150F | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS-vs-Samsung-WB150F-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS-vs-Samsung-WB150F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS-vs-Samsung-WB150F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS-vs-Samsung-WB150F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |