Canon EOS 4000D vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 4000D and Canon EOS 6D Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 4000D were released 2018 and Canon EOS 6D Mark II was released 2017. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 4000D 2018
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 2017

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 4000D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 4000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 4000D has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 6D Mark II has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 4000D 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160

Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a 45 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 4000D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 4000D. Canon EOS 6D Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Canon EOS 4000D has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 4000D 100-6400
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 100-40000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 4000D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 4000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 6D Mark II can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 4000D 3
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 6,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 4000D and Canon EOS 6D Mark II can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 gr (equal to 1.69 lb) which is 75% heavier than Canon EOS 4000D and its 436 gr (or 0.96 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 4000D 436 gr
0.96 lb
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 765 gr
1.69 lb

Canon EOS 4000D vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 4000D and Canon EOS 6D Mark II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Name Canon EOS 4000D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Release Year 2018 2017
Release Date 2018-02-26 2017-06-29
MSRP 379 USD 1999 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 5184 x 3456 pixels 6240 x 4160 pixels
Megapixels 18 MP 26 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 7
Image
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 40000
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 9 45
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2,7” 3”
Screen dots 230000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Frames per second 3 fps 6,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-In 802.11b/g/n
Yes
Built-In 802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Yes (wired, wireless or smartphone)
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 1200 shots
Width 129 mm 144 mm
Height 102 mm 111 mm
Depth 77 mm 75 mm
Weight 436 gram 765 gram