Canon 4000D vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 4000D vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the 4000D (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 4000D was unveiled 6 months later than the RX10 IV which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 4000D matches up against the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 4000D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Canon 4000D Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D offers physical measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 4000D vs Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 4000D and the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and RX10 IV is 69 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 4000D with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.