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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(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
  • Introduced February 2018
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D300
  • Updated by Nikon D600
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D300S (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 4000D was launched 8 years later than the D300S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 4000D matches up against the D300S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D300S

 4000D D300S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018November 2009More recent by 101 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 4000D

 D300S 4000D 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D300S

 4000D D300S 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon D300S has proportions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 4000D vs the D300S.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and D300S is 69 and 55 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and D300S.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 4000D to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 4000D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D300S Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography features
Nikon D300S Street photography features
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (938 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 4000D
Sports photography with Nikon D300S
60
good resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography information
Nikon D300S Travel photography information
56
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
48
weather proof
built-in flash
heavier than competitors in class (938 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography info
Nikon D300S Landscape photography info
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging factors
Nikon D300S Vlogging factors
28
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
22
includes face detection focus
does have external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (938g)
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D300S
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D300S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D300S
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-26 2009-11-16
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436g (0.96 lb) 938g (2.07 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 787
Other
Battery life 500 images 950 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Storage slots One Two
Launch pricing $293 $1,630