Canon 4000D vs Sony A230

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 4000D and Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 4000D was manufactured 8 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 4000D matches up vs the A230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 4000D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are available at Canon 4000D Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 4000D features outside 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) whilst the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 4000D against the A230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and A230 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 4000D and A230.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 4000D to render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer 4000D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.