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Canon 4000D vs Sony A100

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A550
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon 4000D vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and A100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 4000D was released 11 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 4000D grades versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A100

 4000D A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2006Fresher by 141 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon 4000D

 A100 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A100

 4000D A100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 4000D comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 4000D versus the A100.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and A100 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and A100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 4000D to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern 4000D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 4000D
Portrait photography with Sony A100
78
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 4000D
Street photography with Sony A100
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography features
Sony A100 Sports photography features
60
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (500 shots)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography info
Sony A100 Landscape photography info
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging highlights
Sony A100 Vlogging highlights
28
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony A100
 Canon EOS 4000DSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 4000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-02-26 2006-07-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436 gr (0.96 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $293 $1,000