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Canon 4000D vs Sony A290

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 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
  • Released February 2018
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A230
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 4000D and Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 4000D was announced 7 years later than the A290 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 4000D matches up versus the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A290

 4000D A290 
RevealedFebruary 2018June 2010More recent by 94 months

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Canon 4000D

 A290 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A290

 4000D A290 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 4000D provides external measurements 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 A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 4000D against the A290.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and A290 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and A290.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon 4000D to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger 4000D provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography details
Sony A290 Portrait photography details
78
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Street photography camera
Sony A290 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 4000D
Sports photography with Sony A290
60
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 shots)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 4000D
Travel photography with Sony A290
56
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
53
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (290 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography features
Sony A290 Landscape photography features
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging features
Sony A290 Vlogging features
28
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony A290
 Canon EOS 4000DSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-02-26 2010-06-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436 gr (0.96 lbs) 549 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 615
Other
Battery life 500 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $293 $600