Sony a100 vs Canon EOS 4000D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a100 and Canon EOS 4000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a100 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 4000D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a100 were released 2006 and Canon EOS 4000D was released 2018. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a100 | 2006 |
Canon EOS 4000D | 2018 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a100 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 4000D has a "Canon APS-C"-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 ** |
Sony a100 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS 4000D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a100 has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 4000D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a100 |
10 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Canon EOS 4000D has a 79 % larger resolution than Sony a100. 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 4000D has a larger ISO-range than Sony a100. Canon EOS 4000D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Sony a100 has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a100 | 100-1600 |
Canon EOS 4000D | 100-6400 |
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 Sony a100
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 4000D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 4000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a100 | 3 |
Canon EOS 4000D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 4000D. Sadly, the Sony a100 does not support this.
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.
Sony a100 weighs 638 gr (equal to 1.41 lb) which is 46% heavier than Canon EOS 4000D and its 436 gr (or 0.96 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a100 | 638 gr 1.41 lb |
Canon EOS 4000D | 436 gr 0.96 lb |
Sony a100 vs Canon EOS 4000D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a100 and Canon EOS 4000D, 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 |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Name | Sony a100 | Canon EOS 4000D |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Release Year | 2006 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2018-02-26 |
MSRP | 899 USD | 379 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
Resolution | 3872 x 2592 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
Megapixels | 10 MP | 18 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 4+ |
Image |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Articulated LCD | No | Fixed |
Screen size | 2.5” | 2,7” |
Screen dots | 230000 | 230000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Frames per second | 3 fps | 3 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 9 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
HDMI Output | No | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-In 802.11b/g/n |
Remote Control | Yes (Wire (Optional)) | Yes (wired or wireless) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a100 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion (NP-FM55H) & charger
|
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 750 shots | 500 shots |
Width | 133 mm | 129 mm |
Height | 95 mm | 102 mm |
Depth | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Weight | 638 gram | 436 gram |