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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 23 months earlier than the WB350F making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 A4000 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A4000 IS

 WB350F A4000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB350F

 A4000 IS WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has got external measurements 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 WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the WB350F.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and WB350F.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older A4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (175 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (175 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $260