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Customer Reviews for PowerShot A4000 IS
PowerShot A4000 IS
In a new high for the A-Series, it's equipped with a powerful 8x Optical Zoom to get you close to the action fast, and a 28mm Wide-Angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer that deliver beautifully clear images with more excitement in every frame.
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13 out of 21(62%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for PowerShot A4000 IS
Review 1 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: phoenix
Location: Parkersburg,WV
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Mostly used for: Travel
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: No
Disappointed
Overall Rating
Features
3
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5
Performance
2
out of
5
Price/Value
3
out of
5
Quality
2
out of
5
Satisfaction
2
out of
5
Date:May 30, 2013
Pros: Simple controls/menu
Cons: Dim LCD, Poor Low-Light Performance, Short battery life, Flimsy Construction
Very disappointed with this camera..Used in low-light settings and ended up with blurred pictures..It also hangs too long in between pictures so you end up missing shots..
Will go back to using my Canon Powershot SD790 IS.I never had a problem with this camera ever..
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Review 2 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Tom
Location: New Jersey.
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Mostly used for: Business
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: Yes
Dont buy!
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Price/Value
2
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5
Quality
1
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5
Satisfaction
1
out of
5
Date:May 12, 2013
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Flimsy Construction, flash bulb poor quality
2 weeks after using this camera, a piece of debri some how got behind the lens and can not be removed.
The flash burnt out after 5 months of use. NOT warrantied. Warranty is only 90 days. the pictures where awesome but the Price and the inferior construction for a Canon product,, I will warn anyone not to buy. The flash burning out was my turning point to flag this camera as well as the entire power shot series there all made the same!
The flash burnt out after 5 months of use. NOT warrantied. Warranty is only 90 days. the pictures where awesome but the Price and the inferior construction for a Canon product,, I will warn anyone not to buy. The flash burning out was my turning point to flag this camera as well as the entire power shot series there all made the same!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Angel
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: 1 to 5 years
Product replacement: Yes
A nice P & S
Overall Rating
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:April 21, 2013
Pros: excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
Cons: Missing features/settings
I wanted a simple P & S to keep in my bag. I got the A400IS a month ago and I'm happy with it overall, but can't find a way to change the aspect ratio without losing resolution.
I would love to be able to change the ratio to 3:2 so I can print in 6" x 4" size without losing too much of the photo in the cropping process. So far this is the only disappointment I have with this camera - it gets a bit tedious having to resize every photo manually before having them printed.
Otherwise I'm pleased with the performance, easy of use and quality of both the camea and the prints.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: jball
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: Less than 1 year
Product replacement: Yes
Lens keeps getting stuck
Overall Rating
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Price/Value
3
out of
5
Quality
1
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
out of
5
Date:March 21, 2013
Pros: excellent image quality, easy to use
Cons: Flimsy Construction, lens jams
I haven't been particularly impressed with this camera. I got it 9 months ago brand new, and since that time, the lens always jammed. I called it in for a warranty claim four months ago but on the factory reconditioned camera that they replaced mine with the lens jammed badly and the camera is now unusable. I'm currently in the process of making a second warranty claim in less than a year on that camera, hence the low rating.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Family Man
Location: Central Iowa
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: Yes
Great Camera for Family Activities
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:February 28, 2013
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
This camera is an excellent choice for general family use. Canon quality & durability in the construction give me peace in letting my seven year old carry it around our acreage snapping photos at random. 16 mp & 8x optical zoom give me the photo quality I need to capture the special moments in my hobbies (son's first buck, etc.). Intuitive software makes it easy to edit, delete, and back up my photos. In a word...thrilled.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Disappointed
Location: DC
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: Less than 1 year
Product replacement: No
U Should look for another model
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Price/Value
3
out of
5
Quality
3
out of
5
Satisfaction
2
out of
5
Date:February 10, 2013
Fuzzzzy Pictures, very few clear shots, Great Flash, can't see the screen in Day light, wish I could figure how to make it work like it was intended, it is really cute. Doesn't come with a memory card, can't recharge battery without removing it and putting it in the charger, Fits nicely in my old cell phone pouch.
3 of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: voyager
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Mostly used for: Landscape/Nature
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: No
Canon A4000
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:January 20, 2013
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Camera is a delight to use. Small & light. Fits into pocket. The optics are fine for this type of camera. Zoom range is very convenient for rapid photos just about any where & anytime. While not a DSLR, it is my choice when I don't what to carry a big heavy camera plus extra lenses in my back pack while hiking. Photos enlargen just fine to 8 x 10. Color balance & sharpness is fine for such a small camera. Takes suprizingly good photos.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Bob
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: Less than 1 year
Product replacement: Yes
Outstanding little Camera
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
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5
Date:January 15, 2013
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: none
Got this for Christmas 2012. Out of the box I found it easy to use and understand. Picture results are extremely good for a small pocket camera. Great selection of auto programs, nice bright display and I love the extra range with this lens. For the price hard to beat this camera. I have several DSLR's but this little compact is at my side all the time.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Tai Pan
Location: Long Island NY
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Landscape/Nature
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: No
Whats not to like
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:January 7, 2013
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Purchased 21 Dec 12 , when the camera arrived I did a quick review of the instructions , then started shooting.....The results were much better then I had expected...Sharp image , natural colors and as easy to use ans any P/S camera....My idea of a good camera is the Image quality , this does it ...The extras are OK if you want to do on your own.....The object of the Auto is to let you compose the picture and think about the subject and let the camera do its job......I find this A4000 is worth the price and and ease of use............
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: GIFTEE
Location: Minnesota
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Casual User
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Product replacement: No
Nice camera but case too small
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
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5
Date:December 31, 2012
Pros: excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Missing features/settings, case too small
I received this camera as a Christmas gift and was pleasantly surprised how easy it is to use.
However, as mentioned by a few other reviewers, the camera case is TOO SMALL. I recommend that Canon replace the case with one that fits or reimburse some monetary sum so a new, better fitting case can be purchased without additional cost to the owner.
However, as mentioned by a few other reviewers, the camera case is TOO SMALL. I recommend that Canon replace the case with one that fits or reimburse some monetary sum so a new, better fitting case can be purchased without additional cost to the owner.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: znlmom
Case won't close
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:December 29, 2012
Pros: Nice features/settings, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I received this camera as a Christmas gift this year. I like the small size and so far it has taken good quality photos. My complaint is that the case it came with does not properly hold the camera. I also am trying to figure out how to use the flash when it is sunny out to keep shadows off the faces of those in the photos.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Happy
Location: San Jose, CA
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Casual User
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: 1 to 5 years
Product replacement: Yes
Good purchase
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:December 25, 2012
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I bought the camera in December 2012. I like the camera, but I don't like the camera case because it does not fit the camera.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Disapointed Girl
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: Yes
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
1
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
out of
5
Date:December 10, 2012
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Poor image quality, Poor Low-Light Performance, Flimsy Construction
I have ALWAYS had a Canon Powershot camera...they took WONDERFUL pics always! I was always the designated one to bring my camera to functions since it was so great. Well I thought I was upgrading getting this newer one, and what a disapointment. I can't get a clear shot on ANY pic on ANY setting! Not sure what happened this time around but not too happy. Camera changes settings on me after every pic. :-(
13 of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Grammy
Location: Ohio
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: Less than 1 year
Product replacement: Yes
Love this camera
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
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5
Date:September 13, 2012
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
On a train/bus trip west this summer to see some of our National parks, my previous camera "died" the night before departure. When we got to the first hotel in Salt Lake City I immediately went camera shopping and decided on this model -the Canon Power Shot A4000. I spent 20 minutes reading the manual and then over the course of 11 days I took over 400 beautiful pictures that will be treasured by me forever!!! Thank you, Canon!
56 of 58 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Ray
Location: Chicago, Il
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
Disappointed
Overall Rating
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Price/Value
2
out of
5
Quality
2
out of
5
Satisfaction
3
out of
5
Date:August 22, 2012
Pros: Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
Cons: Dim LCD, Short battery life, can't charge via usb, no view findeer
On my recent vacation I used this camera for the first time. I bought it as I am a long time Cannon user, this is my 6th Canon camera, and I wanted a simple point and shoot.
I found it simple to use, light weight and it took fairly good pictures.
However, it has some major short comings: the LCD is diificult to see in bright sunlight and there is no view finder to use as an alternative. I also found battery life to be short as I was changing batteries more than once a day. Another major design flaw is that you can't recharge the battery using the USB connector. That means you must remember the bring the charger.
I found it simple to use, light weight and it took fairly good pictures.
However, it has some major short comings: the LCD is diificult to see in bright sunlight and there is no view finder to use as an alternative. I also found battery life to be short as I was changing batteries more than once a day. Another major design flaw is that you can't recharge the battery using the USB connector. That means you must remember the bring the charger.
23 of 28 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: oldthing
Location: Rimersburg, PA
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: Less than 1 year
Product replacement: Yes
Great little camera
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
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5
Date:August 18, 2012
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
Cons: i can find no cons.....
After finding nothing but great camera reviews on all major electronic sales sites, I purchased my Canon A4000 to replace my not so old point and shoot camera that has a bigger body that will fit in your pocket but not comfortably and is slow and hard to use.
Using the A4000 is fast, it keys up super quick, easy, the display clearly lets you know what mode you are in, and the pictures you take are sharp and clean with the image stabilizer. The many picture taking modes and 8x zoom let you snap a picture just about anywhere.
I'm still playing with the camera taking pictures from a car cruise to a Lionel model train open house, the photos came out great, even in low light mode.
All things concidered, the Canon A4000 is value priced, takes great photos, has a ton of features, all in a little body that WILL fit in your pocket, great little camera.
Using the A4000 is fast, it keys up super quick, easy, the display clearly lets you know what mode you are in, and the pictures you take are sharp and clean with the image stabilizer. The many picture taking modes and 8x zoom let you snap a picture just about anywhere.
I'm still playing with the camera taking pictures from a car cruise to a Lionel model train open house, the photos came out great, even in low light mode.
All things concidered, the Canon A4000 is value priced, takes great photos, has a ton of features, all in a little body that WILL fit in your pocket, great little camera.
26 of 26 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Dave
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: Less than 1 year
Product replacement: Yes
Camera is probably OK
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
3
out of
5
Satisfaction
3
out of
5
Date:August 16, 2012
Pros: good battery life, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable
Cons: Poor Low-Light Performance
I recently purchased this camera. Took it to a wedding and I was disappointed when shooting at the reception afterwards. The reception was indoors and the camera shots were blurry probably because it was darker than normal and movement of the people dancing - this camera disappointed me.
I looked at the guide and even wrote Canon. Can't seem to find a setting that would take care of this situation in the future.
9 of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: The G
Location: Tennessee
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: Less than 1 year
Product replacement: No
Canon A4000 IS
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:July 28, 2012
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, great zoom lens
Cons: not a great flash
This is my first camera and I love it. I would recommend this camera to anyone who is buying their first camera. I think this camera is targeted to the average user and I am one. I think the Image quality is GREAT! I printed my Vacation pictures and they turned out fantastic. I would recommend this camera to whoever is an inexperienced camera user because it is SO easy to use and the pictures turn out great! I hope this review helped you out!
10 of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Free Spirit
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Business
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: Yes
Outstanding Camera
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:July 16, 2012
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, great print quality pictures
Cons: Short battery life
I upgraded from a Canon PowerShot A70 that I bought in 2003. Canon cameras continue to lead the field with their technology and ease of use. I use the my Canon Power A4000 IS Digital Camera for Personal and Professional uses.
10 of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for PowerShot A4000 IS
Nickname: Brew
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Casual User
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: Yes
satisfied
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:July 15, 2012
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: no view finder
I had my other canon digital in a baggie in my pants in the Kayak. It's currently in a bowl of rice and I'm hoping for the best. Meantime, we were headed for Bryce Canyon w/ no camera. Stopped in Richfield at Walmart ready to pay anything for a camera. 1st bought the most expensive canon, but the memory card was micro and mine wouldn't fit and I wasn't going to buy a new one. So, exchanged for this one and the memory card fits and works. It wasn't ruined by the water. Hoped the batteries were interchangeable- No. Canon altered this battery enough, so I can't use the battery from my 3 year old camera. BUT, the quality of these pictures is noticably clearer/sharper than my older camera. Software and general function are also noticably better. I'm OK with this, BUT I do miss the view finder on my older camera. My past experience was hearing everyone else complaining about not having one and I was pleased I did, but apparently canon joined everyone else to eliminate this for a larger LCD screen which is about useless in the bright sun.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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