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Canon 4000D vs Sony A35

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Launched February 2018
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 4000D versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 4000D was revealed 6 years after the A35 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 4000D scores against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A35

 4000D A35 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2011More modern by 79 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon 4000D

 A35 4000D 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A35

 4000D A35 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D has outer 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 A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Canon 4000D versus Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 4000D compared to the A35.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and A35 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and A35.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 4000D to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 4000D provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
78
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography features
Sony A35 Street photography features
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 4000D
Sports photography with Sony A35
60
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (500 shots)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
56
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competition in class (415g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (440 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (440 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
28
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony A35
 Canon EOS 4000DSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 4000D Sony SLT-A35
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-02-26 2011-09-20
Physical type 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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436 grams (0.96 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $293 $598