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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Announced February 2018
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D60
  • New Model is Nikon D5100
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D5000 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 4000D was released 8 years after the D5000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 4000D grades vs the D5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D5000

 4000D D5000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018June 2009Newer by 107 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 4000D

 D5000 4000D 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D5000

 4000D D5000 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 4000D enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon D5000 has dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 4000D against the D5000.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and D5000 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and D5000.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 4000D to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 4000D will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D5000 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 4000D
Street photography with Nikon D5000
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography details
Nikon D5000 Sports photography details
60
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 4000D
Travel photography with Nikon D5000
56
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (510 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography information
Nikon D5000 Landscape photography information
59
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (510 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging features
Nikon D5000 Vlogging features
28
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
52
display is selfie friendly
supports face detect focusing
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D5000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D5000
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2009-06-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 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
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 436 gr (0.96 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 868
Other
Battery life 500 images 510 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $293 $630