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Canon EOS 4000D vs Canon EOS R8

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CanonEOS 4000DCanonEOS R8
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2018April 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions22.3 × 14.9 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution18 MP24.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 34566000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–6400100–102400
Sensor detailApproximately 18 million effective and 18.7 million total pixels; 22.3 × 14.9 mm CMOS with fixed low-pass filter, manual cleaning and Dust Delete DataApproximately 24.2 million effective and 25.6 million total pixels; 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS with fixed low-pass filter and integrated sensor cleaning
Image formats14-bit RAW and JPEG Fine or Normal; simultaneous RAW plus Large JPEGRAW and C-RAW with 14-bit conversion using electronic first curtain or 12-bit using electronic shutter; 8-bit JPEG and 10-bit HEIF, with simultaneous RAW and JPEG or HEIF
ISO detailStandard still-photo ISO 100–6400, expandable to ISO 12800; movies ISO 100–6400Standard still-photo ISO 100–102400, expandable to ISO 50 or 204800; movie sensitivity depends on frame rate and Canon Log or HDR settings
Image processorDIGIC 4+DIGIC X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountCanon EF / EF-SCanon RF
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst3 fps40 fps
Lens detailCanon EF and EF-S lenses, excluding EF-M; approximately 1.6× focal-length equivalent angle of viewRF and RF-S directly; EF and EF-S via EF-EOS R mount adapters; RF-S and EF-S use 1.6× cropping; EF-M incompatible
AutofocusNine optical-viewfinder phase-detection points with cross-type centre; live view uses contrast detection or Quick Mode using the dedicated phase-detection sensor; no Dual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1053 automatic areas and 4897 selectable still-photo positions (4067 for movies); human, animal and vehicle recognition; AF area coverage depends on lens and mode
ShutterElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter, 30–1/4000 second plus BulbElectronic first curtain 30–1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30–1/16000 second, with 1/16000 restricted to Tv or M and unavailable in H+; no mechanical first curtain
Burst detailUp to 3 fps; maker manual claims Large/Fine JPEG until the card is full, six RAW or five RAW plus JPEG frames, using an 8 GB card at ISO 100 and Standard Picture StyleUp to 40 fps electronic or 6 fps electronic first curtain; UK maker buffer claim 120 JPEG, 56 RAW or 100 C-RAW at 40 fps; 30 fps RAW Burst mode with up to 0.5 second pre-capture is separate; lens, exposure, lighting and subject conditions affect speed, and electronic rolling-shutter distortion is possible
Stabilisation detailOptical image stabilisation depends on compatible attached lenses; the photographed EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 III kit lens has no stabilisation (Photography Blog)No sensor-shift IBIS; optical stabilisation depends on the attached lens; Movie Digital IS is available separately
FlashBuilt-in retractable flash raised manually, guide number 9.2 m at ISO 100 and approximately two-second recharge; E-TTL II EX-series Speedlite support, maximum 1/200-second sync with compatible Speedlites; no conventional X-contact or PC terminalExternal E-TTL II EX/EL Speedlite support through the multi-function shoe; electronic-first-curtain sync 1/200 second
Exposure controlsScene and P/Tv/Av/M modes; 63-zone optical-viewfinder metering; up to ±5 EV compensationScene Intelligent Auto, Fv, P, Tv, Av, M, Bulb and two custom modes; 384-zone evaluative, partial, centre spot and centre-weighted metering; ±3 EV compensation
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 59.94 fps
Video detailFull HD 1920×1080 at 29.97/25/23.98 fps, HD 1280×720 at 59.94/50 fps; MOV H.264 with linear PCM; limits of 29 minutes 59 seconds or 4 GBFull-width UHD 3840 × 2160 up to 59.94/50 fps oversampled from 6K; optional cropped mode uses 62% of the horizontal area; Full HD up to 179.82/150 fps slow motion without sound; internal 8-bit 4:2:0 or 10-bit 4:2:2, Canon Log 3 and HDR PQ; normal clip limit two hours, subject to temperature, with maker approximately 30 minutes 4K 59.94p starting at 23°C
AudioBuilt-in mono microphone with adjustable recording level and wind filter; maker states sound playback on the camera is unavailableBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm external microphone and headphone sockets
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalElectronic
Screen size2.7″3″
Screen dots230,0001,620,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 2.7-inch TFT LCD, approximately 230,000 dots and 100% coverage, without touch control (Photography Blog and Amateur Photographer)Vari-angle 3-inch Clear View LCD II capacitive touchscreen with approximately 1.62 million dots and 100% coverage
Viewfinder detailOptical pentamirror, approximately 95% coverage and 0.80× magnification with 50 mm lens at infinity; fixed standard dioptre of −1.0, with optional correction lenses0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.70× magnification; display refresh approximately 60 or 120 fps with mode- and shooting-dependent reductions
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)500 photographs220 photographs
Body weight389 g414 g
Release detailAnnounced 26 February 2018; Canon UK's complete launch release reproduced by Photography Blog states purchase availability from March 2018; Canon Norway states April 2018 regional sales. The UK original page is inaccessible, so the reproduced maker wording supplies the monthCanon Camera Museum records first marketing in April 2023; no exact first-sale day inferred
Recording mediaSingle SD, SDHC or SDXC slotSingle SD, SDHC or SDXC slot with UHS-II support; high-speed UHS-II recommended for 4K and fast bursts
PortsHi-Speed USB and mini HDMI Type C; maker manual states no remote-control terminalUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2 for transfer, power and charging; micro HDMI Type D, microphone and headphone sockets, E3 remote terminal and multi-function shoe
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz with Canon Camera Connect remote control; Photography Blog confirms no NFC pairingWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2; regional restrictions may apply
Battery life detailLP-E10; approximately 500 viewfinder or 180 live-view photographs at 23°C, CIPA with 50% flash use; 410/170 respectively at 0°CLP-E17; maker CIPA power-saving claim at 23°C approximately 220 photographs with EVF or 370 with LCD
ChargingLC-E10E external battery chargerSupplied LC-E17E external charger; USB charging supported with authenticated batteries, using compatible power equipment
DimensionsApproximately 129.0 × 101.6 × 77.1 mm (width × height × depth, maker manual)Approximately 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailMaker manual 389 g body only, or 436 g including battery and card; attached lens excludedApproximately 414 g body only or 461 g with battery and card under CIPA guidelines
MaterialsPlastic enclosure and lens mount; Photography Blog and Amateur Photographer report no weather sealingPrimarily magnesium alloy with aluminium alloy and glass-fibre polycarbonate components; maker describes dust- and water-resistant construction with covers closed, but not waterproof
In the boxCanon Norway lists body, Eyecup EF, EW-400D strap, LP-E10 battery, LC-E10E charger, charger power lead and quick guide; kit adds the specified lens–

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