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Canon 4000D vs Sony A65

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Released February 2018
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Replacement is Sony A68
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 4000D versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 4000D was revealed 6 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 4000D grades against the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Sony A65

 4000D A65 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2011Fresher by 77 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon 4000D

 A65 4000D 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Sony A65

 4000D A65 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 4000D provides outer measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 4000D versus the A65.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and A65 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 4000D will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography features
Sony A65 Street photography features
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography factors
Sony A65 Sports photography factors
60
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography information
Sony A65 Travel photography information
56
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
59
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging advice
Sony A65 Vlogging advice
28
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
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Canon 4000D vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Sony A65
 Canon EOS 4000DSony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Sony SLT-A65
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-02-26 2011-11-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes 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 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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436 grams (0.96 pounds) 622 grams (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 500 shots 560 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $293 $700