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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A4000 IS versus Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was revealed 24 months before the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A4000 IS grades vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Sony WX350

 A4000 IS WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon A4000 IS

 WX350 A4000 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Sony WX350

 A4000 IS WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has got outside dimensions 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 Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A4000 IS versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS vs the WX350.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and WX350.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX350
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (175 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (175 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (175 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $270