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Canon 4000D vs Sony A500

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Renewed by Sony A560
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 4000D versus Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 4000D was launched 8 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 4000D scores versus the A500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A500

 4000D A500 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2009Fresher by 104 months

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Canon 4000D

 A500 4000D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A500

 4000D A500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 4000D enjoys exterior 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 A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 4000D versus Sony A500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 4000D against the A500.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and A500 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and A500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 4000D to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger 4000D provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography features
Sony A500 Portrait photography features
78
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography factors
Sony A500 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A500 as a Sports photography camera
60
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
51
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (520 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography features
Sony A500 Travel photography features
56
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
43
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (520 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography info
Sony A500 Landscape photography info
60
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (520 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging highlights
Sony A500 Vlogging highlights
28
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
9
no video
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony A500
 Canon EOS 4000DSony Alpha DSLR-A500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-26 2009-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 436g (0.96 lb) 630g (1.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 500 images 520 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $293 $638