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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
64
Features
90
Overall
74

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 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
  • Announced February 2018
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the D500 (21MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 4000D was unveiled 2 years later than the D500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 4000D grades against the D500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D500

 4000D D500 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2016Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 4000D

 D500 4000D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2359k230kClearer screen (+2129k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D500

 4000D D500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 4000D comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon D500 has sizing of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 4000D vs the D500.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and D500 is 69 and 56 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and D500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D500 to show extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 4000D will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D500 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
78
focusing manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography factors
Nikon D500 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography info
Nikon D500 Sports photography info
60
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 shots)
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (1,240 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery (1,240 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography information
Nikon D500 Landscape photography information
59
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (1,240 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging details
Nikon D500 Vlogging details
28
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
30
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D500
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 1640000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 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 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436 grams (0.96 lbs) 860 grams (1.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1324
Other
Battery life 500 shots 1240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch price $293 $1,497