Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A4000 IS was revealed 11 months before the WB250F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A4000 IS scores vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung WB250F
A4000 IS | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A4000 IS
WB250F | A4000 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB250F
A4000 IS | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS has got external 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) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS against the WB250F.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and WB250F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $199 | $250 |