- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon A4000 IS Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus SH-50 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | A4000 IS | SH-50 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $199.99 | $299.99 |
Street Price: | $278.61 | |
Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.1 oz
(145 g)
includes batteries |
9.5 oz (269 g) |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.2 x
1.0 in. (95 x 56 x 24 mm) |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.7 in. (112 x 64 x 42 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI CMOS | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9) |
4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.8 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (p25)
640x480 (p30) |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 432x324 (240p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM) | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | Olympus lens; 11 elements in 10 groups with 3/6 aspherical and 3 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 224mm | 25 - 600mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 40mm | 4.5 - 108mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 8.00x | 24.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.0 (W) / f/5.9 (T) - ?? | f/3.0 or f/8.7 (wide) / f/6.9 or f/20 (tele) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Touch AF, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom | Auto, Sunlight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, One-touch |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 15 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Discreet, iFrame Movie | Scene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog), Super Macro, Backlight HDR); Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Punk, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic), In-Camera Smart Panorama |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds | 2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 1.0 - 2.0 m (T) | ISO 3200: W: 0.1m - 9.4m; T: 0.4m - 4.0m |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM) | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 39.3 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional USB wired (RM-UC1) | |
Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input), Micro (Type-D) HDMI | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.8 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 175 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-11L | Proprietary LI-90B |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Software Suite CD-ROM | OLYMPUS [ib] Software |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.8 |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Intelligent Image Stabilization, 720p HD videos, Smart Auto with 32 modes, Help button. Available in black, silver, blue, red and pink. | 3-axis sensor-shift image stabilization, 3" touchpanel LCD, Full HD movies, High-speed video, Advanced Shadow Adjustment Technology, HDR Backlight Adjustment, 11 Magic Filters. Available in black or silver. |