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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D5100 front
Portability
66
Imaging
56
Features
81
Overall
66

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5000
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5200
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D5100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the D5100 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 4000D was announced 6 years after the D5100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 4000D scores versus the D5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D5100

 4000D D5100 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2011Newer by 84 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Canon 4000D

 D5100 4000D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D5100

 4000D D5100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D features external dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon D5100 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 4000D and the D5100.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and D5100 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and D5100.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 4000D to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent 4000D is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D5100 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 4000D
Street photography with Nikon D5100
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 4000D
Sports photography with Nikon D5100
60
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
63
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (660 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography info
Nikon D5100 Travel photography info
56
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
77
better than average battery life (660 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 4000D
Landscape photography with Nikon D5100
59
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (660 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging advice
Nikon D5100 Vlogging advice
28
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
69
selfie friendly display
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
no image stabilization
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D5100
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D5100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D5100
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-26 2011-04-26
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1183
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 660 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $293 $0