Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 23 months earlier than the WB35F making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A4000 IS matches up against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS and the WB35F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and WB35F.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older A4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.