Canon 4000D vs Sony A380
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
- Revealed February 2018
(Full Review)

Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon 4000D and Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and A380 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 4000D was manufactured 8 years later than the A380 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 4000D scores versus the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 4000D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 4000D Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A380
4000D | A380 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 104 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon 4000D
A380 | 4000D | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A380
4000D | A380 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D comes with external 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) whilst the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Examine the Canon 4000D and Sony A380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 4000D vs the A380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and A380 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and A380.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 4000D to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern 4000D is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Specifications
Canon EOS 4000D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 4000D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2018-02-26 | 2009-08-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
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 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
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 | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 436 grams (0.96 lb) | 519 grams (1.14 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $293 | $899 |