Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D
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![Canon EOS 4000D front Canon EOS 4000D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-4000D.jpg)
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54 Features
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Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
- Announced February 2018
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Announced June 2009
- Other Name is EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
- Earlier Model is Canon 450D
- Replacement is Canon 550D
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Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon 4000D versus Canon 500D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the 500D (15MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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The 4000D was launched 8 years later than the 500D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 4000D matches up against the 500D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 4000D & Canon EOS 500D. The complete galleries are available at Canon 4000D Gallery & Canon 500D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Canon 500D
4000D | 500D | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 107 months |
Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Canon 4000D
500D | 4000D | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 4000D and Canon 500D
4000D | 500D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Canon 500D has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
Check the Canon 4000D versus Canon 500D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 4000D against the 500D.
![Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D size comparison Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-4000D-vs-Canon-EOS-500D-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and 500D is 69 and 70 respectively.
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Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and 500D.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 4000D to offer more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher 4000D will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D sensor size comparison Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-4000D-vs-Canon-EOS-500D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-4000D-vs-Canon-EOS-500D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 4000D vs Canon 500D Specifications
Canon EOS 4000D | Canon EOS 500D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 4000D | Canon EOS 500D |
Also called as | - | EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2018-02-26 | 2009-06-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4752 x 3168 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Total lenses | 326 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200s |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 436 gr (0.96 pounds) | 520 gr (1.15 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 663 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 440 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LP-E5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $293 | $650 |