Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
- Launched February 2018
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
- Launched December 2009
- Replaced the Nikon D40
- Successor is Nikon D3100

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D3000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 4000D was launched 8 years after the D3000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the 4000D matches up against the D3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 4000D & Nikon D3000. The complete galleries are available at Canon 4000D Gallery & Nikon D3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D3000
4000D | D3000 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | December 2009 | More modern by 100 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Canon 4000D
D3000 | 4000D | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D3000
4000D | D3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D has got outer measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).
Check out the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 4000D compared to the D3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and D3000 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and D3000.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 4000D to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent 4000D provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Specifications
Canon EOS 4000D | Nikon D3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 4000D | Nikon D3000 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2009-12-11 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/200 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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 436 gr (0.96 pounds) | 536 gr (1.18 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 500 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL9a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $293 | $0 |