Canon 300D vs Canon 4000D
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Canon 300D vs Canon 4000D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
- Announced September 2003
- Alternative Name is EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
- Newer Model is Canon 350D
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
- Released February 2018

Canon 300D vs Canon 4000D Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon 300D and Canon 4000D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and 4000D (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 300D was brought out 15 years prior to the 4000D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 300D grades against the 4000D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 300D vs Canon 4000D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 300D and Canon EOS 4000D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 300D Gallery and Canon 4000D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Canon 4000D
300D | 4000D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Canon 300D
4000D | 300D | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | September 2003 | More recent by 176 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 118k | Sharper screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 300D and Canon 4000D
300D | 4000D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon 300D vs Canon 4000D Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 300D offers physical dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Canon 4000D has sizing of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs).
Compare the Canon 300D and Canon 4000D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 300D and the 4000D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 300D and 4000D is 63 and 69 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Canon 4000D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 300D and 4000D.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon 4000D to provide you with extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 300D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 300D vs Canon 4000D Specifications
Canon EOS 300D | Canon EOS 4000D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 300D | Canon EOS 4000D |
Also called as | EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2003-09-04 | 2018-02-26 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 4+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Total lenses | 326 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 118k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 645 gr (1.42 lb) | 436 gr (0.96 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 544 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $54 | $293 |