Canon 4000D vs Sony A330

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 4000D and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 4000D was unveiled 8 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 4000D grades against the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 4000D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are available at Canon 4000D Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 4000D provides outside measurements 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 Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 4000D and Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 4000D compared to the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and A330 is 69 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and A330.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 4000D to show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern 4000D is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.