Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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

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).

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.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 4000D & Nikon D300S. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 4000D Gallery & Nikon D300S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D300S
4000D | D300S | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 101 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 4000D
D300S | 4000D | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D300S
4000D | D300S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D300S Specifications
Canon EOS 4000D | Nikon D300S | |
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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 |