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Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 4000D was brought out 3 years after the QX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 4000D grades against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony QX1

 4000D QX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2014Newer by 43 months
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Canon 4000D

 QX1 4000D 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony QX1

 4000D QX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 4000D offers external dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 4000D vs the QX1.

Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and QX1 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and QX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX1 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer 4000D will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography info
Sony QX1 Portrait photography info
78
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography info
Sony QX1 Sports photography info
60
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (440 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography features
Sony QX1 Travel photography features
56
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery life (440 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography information
Sony QX1 Landscape photography information
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 shots)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 4000D
Vlogging with Sony QX1
28
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
32
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Canon 4000D vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony QX1
 Canon EOS 4000DSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 4000D Sony Alpha QX1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Revealed 2018-02-26 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436 gr (0.96 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 440 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $293 $500