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Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Canon EOS 70D front
Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70

Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Announced February 2018
Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon 60D
  • Refreshed by Canon 80D
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Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon 4000D and Canon 70D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the 70D (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 4000D was introduced 4 years later than the 70D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 4000D matches up versus the 70D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Canon 70D

 4000D 70D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018October 2013Fresher by 53 months

Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon 4000D

 70D 4000D 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Canon 70D

 4000D 70D 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Canon 70D has measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 4000D and the 70D.

Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and 70D is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 4000D and 70D.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 70D to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern 4000D is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography information
Canon 70D Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 4000D
Street photography with Canon 70D
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Sports photography camera
Canon 70D as a Sports photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography highlights
Canon 70D Travel photography highlights
56
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography advice
Canon 70D Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging features
Canon 70D Vlogging features
28
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
69
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 4000D vs Canon 70D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Canon 70D
 Canon EOS 4000DCanon EOS 70D
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Canon EOS 70D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2013-10-31
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 19
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear View II TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436g (0.96 pounds) 755g (1.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 926
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 920 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $293 $758