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Canon 4000D vs Sony A550

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58

Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Sony A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A100
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 4000D vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and A550 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 4000D was launched 8 years after the A550 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 4000D grades against the A550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A550

 4000D A550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018December 2009More modern by 101 months

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Canon 4000D

 A550 4000D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A550

 4000D A550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 4000D versus the A550.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and A550 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and A550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon 4000D to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger 4000D will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography info
Sony A550 Portrait photography info
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Street photography camera
Sony A550 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A550 as a Sports photography camera
60
MP count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (500 per charge)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography features
Sony A550 Travel photography features
56
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (480 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography advice
Sony A550 Landscape photography advice
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (480 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging info
Sony A550 Vlogging info
28
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
9
no video
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony A550
 Canon EOS 4000DSony Alpha DSLR-A550
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 4000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-26 2009-12-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436 gr (0.96 lb) 632 gr (1.39 lb)
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 score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 480 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $293 $749