Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Silver 16 MP 8X Optical Zoom Digital Camera

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the screen and image quality are overall positive. The value for money and portability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the performance and color. There are some mixed reviews about the flash.

usability, portability, value for money, image quality, screen

battery, low-light, responsiveness, color, performance

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 25 reviews)

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Usability
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Portability
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Value for money
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Image quality
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Size
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Screen
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Battery
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Lens
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Low-light
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Stabilizer
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Enjoying this camera very much!

 

I love that the battery is recharge able. The screen is great. The zoom is really wonderful. Also, I have enjoyed the video recording.About me... Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, casual user, close-ups on flowers

Easy to use, good clarity

still working on the color due to lighting

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Easy to use, great photos.

 

Our daughter loves it. She took clear close up photos of deer outside her home with no glare or flash back through the window.

Good price. Easy to figure out functions

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OK for a biginner

 

Operates easily. Shutter delay is annoying when taking multiple shots and action shots.About me... casual user

Very automatic

slow speed when taking shots

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It is a great gift

 

I bought it for my son. It is an easy camera to use and he is happy ith the picture quality.About me... casual user

Easy to use. Point and shoot

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Use this for small second camera

 

Overall and excellent camera for beginner or second user. Love the wide angle feature and the zoom is handy.About me... Photo enthusiast

Easy to put in pocket or purse. Great indoor pictures and good video. Haven't used it outdoors yet

Keep turning on camera when I go to get battery or SD card out

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Great buy for amateurs

 

Bought on sale as a Christmas gift for my sister who is not savvy with anything electronic. She loves it and didn't have to ask for help in learning how to use it!!!

Ease of use

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Great Picture Quality

 

I love the size of this Camera, it fits easily in a purse. Canon cameras are great. I bought this one for My Daughter's Birthday. I got it for a good price. Takes great pictures and love that I has a "better" optical zoom feature than most other...

Size is Great for Purse! Pictue Quality is Great

Nothng Yet

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The only camera I will own is a Canon!

 

This is my second Canon Powershot camera. The price is great for an awesome camera that takes the clearest pictures. All my family and friends brag on the pics I take with it.About me... Love capturing special occasions, Photo enthusiast, keep my...

The clearest pictures, easy to use, good price

nothing, as of yet

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Fits great in any pocket or purse

 

Our last Cannon camera was dropped on the sidewalk while standing in line and the lens hit the ground first and broke the gears. I replaced it with the same brand camera, just a newer model. It has always worked well and taken great photos.About me......

Nice pictures at a reasonable price

Extendable lense always hits the ground first when dropped

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Good camera for daytime photos

 

I bought this camera to go on vacation, replacing an older model digital camera. The first day or 2, I really did not like this camera, but after I got the hang of it, it turned out to be a little gem. I should have practiced taking pictures before I...

Easy to use and fits in pocket

Does not take good pictures at night

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