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Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon 4000D and Sony A3000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 4000D was revealed 4 years after the A3000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 4000D grades against the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A3000

 4000D A3000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2013More modern by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Canon 4000D

 A3000 4000D 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A3000

 4000D A3000 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 4000D comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 4000D compared to the A3000.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and A3000 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and A3000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A3000 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger 4000D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
78
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography information
Sony A3000 Sports photography information
60
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
60
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography advice
Sony A3000 Travel photography advice
56
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 4000D
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
60
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging features
Sony A3000 Vlogging features
28
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
26
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony A3000
 Canon EOS 4000DSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-26 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Available lenses 326 121
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436 gr (0.96 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Price at release $293 $398