Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Pentax Optio WS80

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Pentax Optio WS80 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS ×
Pentax Optio WS80 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A4000 ISPentax Optio WS80
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberA4000 ISWS80
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9592
Width (mm)2423
Height (mm)5659
Weight (g)145125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1610
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.81.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensPentax zoom; 10 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 224.0035.00 - 175.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 40.002.00 - 31.00
Zoom ratio (x)85
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.21 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)540
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 5010 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (64-800), Digital SR (64-6400), Manual (64-6400), ISO 3200/6400 limited to 5mpix
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster EffectAuto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Night Scene, Movie
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • soft
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 1.0 - 2.0 m (T)11’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-33
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.81.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)175200
Battery form factorProprietary NB-11LProprietary D-LI88
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • software cd rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; macos-x 10.1.2-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresIntelligent Image Stabilization, 720p HD videos, Smart Auto with 32 modes, Help button. Available in black, silver, blueWaterproof and dustproof design allows underwater photography up to five feet for up two hours (JIS Class 8 standard)



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