Recently unveiled, the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS is considering as the replacement of the A3300. Featuring a 16 megapixel image sensor, new 8x optical zoom lens complete with image stabilizer and a 3 inch LCD screen, the A4000 IS sports a slim and lightweight metal body in four different colours.

If you think it's about time you finally moved into the digital camera market but you don't want to drop your whole salary on the purchase then the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS is a top notch replacement for your old film camera or upgrade from your mobile phone.

The A4000 IS is top dog in Canon's PowerShot A-series of entry-level point-and-shoot compacts. It's a bit more classic and a bit more basic than models the Canon Ixus range, but it still comes loaded with a...

Compact design; Modern look; Easy to use

TN screen: poor viewing angles; crazy colours and contrast; Video mode: video noise; contrast; mono sound; digital zoom; Lens quality isn't consistent at wide-angle settings; lacks sharpness at telephoto; Limited sensitivity (use 800 ISO if you really must but avoid 1600 ISO

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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...

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

The Canon Powershot A4000 IS is a compact camera with an 8x optical zoom lens and a slim metal body available in a number of colours.

8x optical zoom lens; Compact metal body; Excellent macro mode; Excellent colour

Optical zoom not available on videos; Lacks panoramic mode; Low resolution screen

Brilliant camera for its price. I wanted something small that can fit into my purse and still take better pictures than my mobile phone ( very good brand mobile phone :)). So I made the best choice.

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS review has revealed that this 16 megapixel digital camera is ideal as an entry level camera. Owing to the fact that the functionality is overly simplified and the functions are highly impressive for the beginners who would want to explore the camera.

Under the right conditions, the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS is a camera 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...

Sharp photos; 8x zoom range; Optical image stabilization

Slow to start up and recycle; Excessive noise reduction; Limited to digital zoom during video recording

While the PowerShot A4000 IS isn't going to blow any minds, it will fit the bill as a dependable, quality camera for quite a few.

Nice; simple control interface; Inner-navigation is incredibly simple; Just enough extra options to keep exploring

You're limited with it comes to ISO; Average low light performance at best

Under the right conditions, the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS ($199.99 direct) is a camera capable of capturing some very nice photos, although you'll quickly lose detail if you set its ISO too high.

Sharp photos; 8x zoom range; Optical image stabilization

Slow to start up and recycle; Excessive noise reduction; Limited to digital zoom during video recording