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Canon 4000D vs Sony A390

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 4000D and Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 4000D was released 7 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 4000D matches up versus the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A390

 4000D A390 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2010More recent by 93 months

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon 4000D

 A390 4000D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A390

 4000D A390 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D offers external 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) and the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Canon 4000D and Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 4000D vs the A390.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and A390 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and A390.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 4000D to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern 4000D should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography factors
Sony A390 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography advice
Sony A390 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography advice
Sony A390 Sports photography advice
60
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography features
Sony A390 Travel photography features
56
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
53
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography information
Sony A390 Landscape photography information
59
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging features
Sony A390 Vlogging features
28
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
9
no video
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony A390
 Canon EOS 4000DSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-02-26 2010-07-28
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 18 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.96 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $293 $500