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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D3100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D3000
  • Updated by Nikon D3200
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D3100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D3100 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 4000D was introduced 7 years after the D3100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 4000D grades versus the D3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D3100

 4000D D3100 
IntroducedFebruary 2018December 2010More modern by 88 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Canon 4000D

 D3100 4000D 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D3100

 4000D D3100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon D3100 has measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 4000D against the D3100.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and D3100 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 4000D and D3100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 4000D to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern 4000D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 4000D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3100
78
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography features
Nikon D3100 Street photography features
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 4000D
Sports photography with Nikon D3100
60
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography features
Nikon D3100 Travel photography features
56
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography information
Nikon D3100 Landscape photography information
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3100 as a Vlogging camera
28
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
27
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D3100
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D3100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D3100
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-26 2010-12-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.1 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 355.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200s
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436g (0.96 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 919
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 550 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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