Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB35F
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39 Features
29 Overall
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93 Imaging
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB35F 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview
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").

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung WB35F
A4000 IS | WB35F | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon A4000 IS
WB35F | A4000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB35F
A4000 IS | WB35F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
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).
See the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB35F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung WB35F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $199 | $130 |