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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A4000 IS was manufactured 23 months prior to the WB50F making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A4000 IS scores vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 A4000 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A4000 IS

 WB50F A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB50F

 A4000 IS WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS vs the WB50F.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (175 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (175 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (175 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $180