Canon 4000D vs Sony A55

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 4000D vs Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 4000D was manufactured 7 years later than the A55 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 4000D grades against the A55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 4000D & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Canon 4000D Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 4000D enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 4000D versus the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and A55 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and A55.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 4000D to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher 4000D should have an advantage in sensor tech.