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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(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
Nikon D3000
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D3000

 4000D D3000 
LaunchedFebruary 2018December 2009More modern by 100 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Canon 4000D

 D3000 4000D 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D3000

 4000D D3000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 size comparison

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

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography features
Nikon D3000 Portrait photography features
78
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography advice
Nikon D3000 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Sports photography camera
60
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (500 shots)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Travel photography camera
56
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography information
Nikon D3000 Landscape photography information
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging factors
Nikon D3000 Vlogging factors
28
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D3000
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D3000
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