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Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the 4000D (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 4000D was announced 5 months prior to the Z7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 4000D scores vs the Z7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon Z7

 4000D Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon 4000D

 Z7 4000D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon Z7

 4000D Z7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2018Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 4000D features outer dimensions 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 Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 4000D versus the Z7.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and Z7 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and Z7.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 4000D with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will result in more detail with its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography advice
Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
60
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (500 per charge)
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
fantastic resolution (46MP)
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
59
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
low battery pack (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
28
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon Z7
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Nikon Z7
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2018-08-23
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 493
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon Z
Total lenses 326 15
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436g (0.96 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 500 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $293 $2,797