//High Quality DSLR Camera Review and Specification : Canon PowerShot A4000

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Canon PowerShot A4000

 Canon PowerShot A4000 IS is a camera that capable of capturing some very nice photos, although you'll quickly lose detail if you set its ISO too high. Its optically stabilized 8x zoom lens is impressive when you consider the under-$200 price, and the 16-megapixel camera can record video 720p30 HD video. It isn't as fast as more expensive point-and-shoots, but it's a good choice if you're on a budget.


Design and Features

Despite its spot in Canon's entry-level A series, the A4000 boasts a metal body, which feels much more solid than competing cameras with plastic exteriors. Our review unit was silver, but the camera can also be had in blue, red, pink, or black finishes. It isn't as small as Canon's higher-end Elph cameras—it measures about 2.2 by 3.8 by 1 inches (HWD) and weighs in at 5.1 ounces. 

Lens and Stabilisation


An 8x zoom lens, covering a 28-224mm (35mm equivalent) field of view, is a highlight here. It's versatile enough for group shots, but can also zoom in to bring distant objects into clear view. The A4000's 3-inch rear LCD is packed with a modest 230k dots. It's decent enough for reviewing photos, but pales in comparison to the 460k dot screens found on more expensive cameras like the Elph 310 HS .

The menu system should be familiar to anyone who has shot with a Canon point-and-shoot before, and is simple enough for a newcomer to navigate with ease. The camera is set to Auto mode by default, but if you require some more control over your shooting, you can switch to Program mode by hitting the green Auto button on the back of the camera. There is also a Function button, which lets you modify common shooting settings—including ISO, White Balance, and Exposure Compensation—when using the camera in Program mode. There are dedicated physical controls to active Macro mode, activate the flash, and record movies. It would be nice to have a button for Exposure Compensation, as that is a function that can help novice photographers with images—setting it to the plus side of zero makes an image brighter, and setting a negative value makes your photo darker.

  


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