Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 4000D and Nikon D3100. The whole galleries are available at Canon 4000D Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D3100
4000D | D3100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | December 2010 | More modern by 88 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Canon 4000D
D3100 | 4000D | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D3100
4000D | D3100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D3100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3100 Specifications
Canon EOS 4000D | Nikon D3100 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $293 | $565 |