Canon PowerShot A4000 IS with Samsung TL500 Overview
Let's compare Samsung TL500 with Canon PowerShot A4000 IS.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras.
Samsung TL500 was released in 2010, and Canon A4000 IS in 2012.
PowerShot A4000 IS is newer, which is a plus. TL500 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot A4000 IS is greater than that of TL500. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (PowerShot A4000 IS), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Samsung TL500, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Samsung TL500 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
TL500 |
PowerShot A4000 IS |
| Brand |
Samsung
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Canon
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| Model |
TL500 |
PowerShot A4000 IS |
| Announced |
July, 2010 |
February, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
5 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
614k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/8 sec |
1/15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/1500 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
n/a fps |
1.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.20 |
3.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/1.7 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
7.53 x 5.64 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
42.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
10 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3648 x 2736 |
4608 x 3456 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
1600 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
|
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| Max Video Resolution |
640 x 480 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
H.264 |
H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
175 shots |
| Battery Type |
|
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
SLB-07A |
NB-11L |
| Physical |
| Weight |
386 g |
145 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
114 x 63 x 29 mm |
95 x 56 x 24 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC, internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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