Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2011

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was launched 7 months after the WB210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A4000 IS matches up against the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung WB210
A4000 IS | WB210 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A4000 IS
WB210 | A4000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB210
A4000 IS | WB210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the WB210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and WB210.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A4000 IS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 174 grams (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $199 | $279 |