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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 11 months earlier than the WB30F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A4000 IS scores against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 A4000 IS WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon A4000 IS

 WB30F A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB30F

 A4000 IS WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS offers 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS and the WB30F.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A4000 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (175 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (175 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (128g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (175 shots)
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $199 $180