Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

usability, portability, price, size, image quality

reliability, viewfinder, shutter, flash

95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, price, image quality, portability, performance

reliability, shutter, viewfinder

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

usability, price, portability, image quality, zoom

87% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Sharp photos. 8x zoom range. Optical image stabilization.

Slow to start up and recycle. Excessive noise reduction. Limited to digital zoom during video recording.

Performance and Conclusions The A4000 isn't the fastest camera in the world—but it is by no means the slowest. It can start up and shoot in 2.2 seconds, requires you to wait 1.4 seconds between shots, and records a modest 0.2 second shutter lag. It did...

Nice compact frame with durable metal construction ; Comes in five colors ; Captures some very nice 16-megpaixel images ; Low noise for a Sub $200 point-n-shoot ; Records nice 720p HD video ; Smart Auto captures great photos, with no fuss over camera...

LCD screen shows cooler images than what are captured ; No HDMI output ; Optical zoom not available while recording movies ; No the greatest battery life; we recommend you snag a spare pack

The Canon PowerShot A4000 IS performed beyond our expectations for a sub $200 point-n-shoot. While it doesn't have a ton of bells and whistles, it captures nice 16-megapixel photos, has a versatile 8x zoom, and it won't break the bank. Read more in our

We got a lot of pleasure from the little Canon PowerShot A4000 IS. It's a digital compact that works well as a day tripper camera - something to throw in a bag pocket or slip in a coat before setting out with the family. The wide-angle lens will help...

For $200 anyone would be happy with the features of the Canon A4000 IS digital camera. It’s compact, built well and does a good job handling low light. HD video and the long, 8x zoom range are helped along significantly with the inclusion of Image...

Sharp photos. 8x zoom range. Optical image stabilization

Slow to start up and recycle. Excessive noise reduction. Limited to digital zoom during video recording

The Canon PowerShot A4000 IS can capture sharp photos and has a nice 8x zoom lens. It keeps noise low at higher ISOs, but sacrifices a good amount of image detail in doing so.

Stunning color accuracy for a compact camera; Decent sharpness with good macro ability

Lack of control an issue for all but novice shooters; Slow shot-to-shot times and poor high ISO performance

The Canon A4000 IS is as about as simple a point-and-shoot as it gets. With little in the way of flashy design, headline-grabbing features, or manual control, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the camera wasn’t capable of great images. In great...

Slim metal body ; Simple to use ; Good low ISO performance ; 8x optical zoom

Slow shot-to-shot ; Short battery life ; No optical zoom for video ; Poor in low light ; Some rivals go wider/longer

Buying GuideBest Canon cameras 2012 The Canon PowerShot A4000 IS is a 16MP camera that sits at the top of Canon's A-series of affordable, beginner-level compacts. And It really is a compact camera: viewed from the front, the Canon A4000 is not much...

Close-up macro, budget price point, centre focus works well, includes AF-point zoom in to confirm focus

Misfocusing in auto mode, face detection can go haywire, slow focus and shot-to-shot times, competition offer more extensive features

The Canon PowerShot A4000 achieves a number of highs: it’s affordable, there’s an 8x optical zoom range with image stabilisation and the close-up macro mode are all appealing points.

The Canon PowerShot A4000 IS is available in India at an MRP of Rs.11,995. It is one stylish looking camera that is easily pocketable. As mentioned earlier, one can easily mistake this for a high-end compact camera from the brand. Feature wise, it is...