Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon A4000 IS and Canon N Facebook ready side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon A4000 IS has external dimensions of 95 x 56 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.94″) and weighs 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz) (including batteries). Canon N Facebook ready has external dimensions of 79 x 60 x 29 mm (3.11 x 2.36 x 1.14″) and weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon A4000 IS and the Canon N Facebook ready. Canon A4000 IS is 4mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Canon N Facebook ready but it is also 16mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon A4000 IS and Canon N Facebook ready.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon A4000 IS and Canon N Facebook ready.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon A4000 IS is significantly lighter (50g ) than the Canon N Facebook ready which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS nor Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon A4000 IS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon N Facebook ready's 2.8" screen.