Title : Canon PowerShot A4000IS 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 720p HD Video Recording and 3.0-Inch LCD (Blue)ASIN : B0075SUFSC
Features :
- 16.0 MP Image Sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 8x Optical Zoom, 28mm Wide-Angle lens
- 720p HD video recording with a dedicated movie button
- Smart AUTO with 32 predefined shooting situations, Intelligent IS with six modes to optimize image stabilization
- 3.0-inch LCD
- Help Button provides simple explanations and easy controls of your settings
- 3-inch LCD display
- 8x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer deliver stunning images.
Review
Great features. Image quality is lacking.
I purchased this camera to replace a PowerShot SD780 IS ELPH that I have had for 3 years. The A4000 has decent reviews on other sites, so I bit. I wish I would have paid more and bought another Canon SD/ELPH.
One thing the A4000 only takes 720p video at 25fps. My old SD780 did at 30fps.
For my review, I am almost directly comparing the A4000 to my old SD780 which is 3 years old.
A4000 Pros:
1) Taking video with the steadyshot works very well.
2) Miniature effect and other modes are fun
3) Takes fast photos
4) Zoom is phenomenal. 8x optical + 4x digital.
5) View screen is large and sharp
6) Construction feels really solid
A4000 Cons:
1) Video seems choppy and heavily compressed (blocky) compared to the SD780
2) 720p is only at 25fps when most other models are 30fps
3) Photos don't seem as sharp as the SD780
4) Sound recording quality isn't as clear as the SD780
Review
Nice camera for the money
This is my fourth or fifth Canon digital P&S, over the years I've worn all the others out. This one has lived up to my expectations of Canon quality. All the controls do take a bit of experimentation to figure out, but you can leave it on AUTO and let the camera do all the work. The only disadvantage for me, there is no manual control of shutter speed and F-stop. However, in P mode you can index the exposure (+/-) and set the ISO speed for some creativity. The pre-programed modes have a good variety and they all basically work giving you the desired effects. Image quality is excellent IMHO for any P&S camera in this price range. There is almost no difference in image quality between ISO 100 and 200. ISO 400 begins to show a tiny bit of noise or artifacts. ISO 800 and 1600 do show some noise but it looks to me like the camera automatically despeckles the picture, which eliminates most of the noise but noticeably softens the focus. Close focus mode works accurately. A couple of hints:...
Category: Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
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Rating : 74
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