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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D5300
  • Updated by Nikon D5600
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 4000D and Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D5500 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 4000D was introduced 3 years after the D5500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 4000D matches up against the D5500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D5500

 4000D D5500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2015Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon 4000D

 D5500 4000D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D5500

 4000D D5500 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D offers outside 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) and the Nikon D5500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 4000D and Nikon D5500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 4000D against the D5500.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and D5500 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and D5500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D5500 to offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer 4000D is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 4000D
Portrait photography with Nikon D5500
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography factors
Nikon D5500 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (420g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography info
Nikon D5500 Sports photography info
60
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (500 per charge)
68
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (820 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 4000D
Travel photography with Nikon D5500
56
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
81
better than average battery (820 CIPA)
lighter than competition (420 grams)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Landscape photography camera
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (820 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5500 as a Vlogging camera
28
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition (420 grams)
no image stabilization
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D5500
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D5500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D5500
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-26 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 420g (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 1438
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 820 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $293 $700