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Canon 4000D vs Sony A380

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(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
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A380

 4000D A380 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2009More recent by 104 months

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon 4000D

 A380 4000D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A380

 4000D A380 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 size comparison

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

Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography information
Sony A380 Portrait photography information
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 4000D
Street photography with Sony A380
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography factors
Sony A380 Sports photography factors
60
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography info
Sony A380 Travel photography info
56
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 4000D
Landscape photography with Sony A380
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
28
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony A380
 Canon EOS 4000DSony Alpha DSLR-A380
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
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