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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D3200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D3300 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 4000D was unveiled 3 years after the D3300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 4000D scores vs the D3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D3300

 4000D D3300 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2014More modern by 47 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 4000D

 D3300 4000D 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D3300

 4000D D3300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D has outer measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon D3300 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 4000D against the D3300.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and D3300 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and D3300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D3300 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 4000D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 4000D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (430g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography factors
Nikon D3300 Sports photography factors
60
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (500 shots)
68
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (700 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3300 Travel photography highlights
56
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
great battery pack (700 shots)
lighter than competition (430g)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 4000D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3300
59
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3300 as a Vlogging camera
28
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
33
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition (430 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D3300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D3300
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-26 2014-04-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436g (0.96 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1385
Other
Battery life 500 images 700 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $293 $500