Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 4000D & Nikon Z7. The whole galleries are available at Canon 4000D Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon Z7
4000D | Z7 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon 4000D
Z7 | 4000D | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon Z7
4000D | Z7 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2018 | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 4000D vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Canon EOS 4000D | Nikon Z7 | |
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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 |