Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Review

Review posted 05/05/2012

Quick Take

Pros

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 settings 8x optical zoom packs a punch for a camera of this size Strong built-in flash for its size

Cons

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

Bottom Line

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 Full Conclusion.

Canon is revamping its entire entry-level A-series cameras for 2012, introducing six new models priced between $109.99 and $199.99. The entire series delivers a 16-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 28mm (35mm equivalent) wide angle lens, 720p HD video recording, a new for this year Help Button, and Smart AUTO, a function which automatically chooses between 32 different shooting modes to help novice photographers take great pictures no matter the settings.

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