Canon EOS 4000D (Rebel T100) vs Sony A57 Compare

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EOS 4000D is a Beginner DSLR, while the A57 is categorized as a Amateur DSLR.

EOS 4000D vs A57 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS 4000D / Rebel T100 vs Sony A57 Specs

EOS 4000D

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Beginner DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 18 megapixel
  • 3 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 68.00mm (2.7″) Monitor
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • WiFi built-in
  • 129.0 x 101.6 x 77.1mm³ (5.1″ x 4.0″ x 3.0″)
  • 436g (14.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 4000D

A57

  • Introduced in March 2012
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 16 megapixel
  • 12 frames/second
  • 100 – 16000 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount A Mount
  • No WiFi
  • 132 x 97.8 x 80.9mm³ (5.2″ x 3.9″ x 3.2″)
  • 620g (20.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for A57

EOS 4000D vs A57 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS 4000D an A57 sensor comparison

EOS 4000D vs A57: Viewfinder

EOS 4000D has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.50x and covers 95% of view field.

The A57 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 1.44 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.65x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

EOS 4000D (0.50x)

A57 (0.65x)

Better choice: Sony A57

Canon EOS 4000D VS Sony A57 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS 4000D / Rebel T100 a better choice

EOS 4000D

A57

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

18.00 16.10
Larger lens selection (3)

220 45
Weighs less (2)

436g
(14.1 oz.)
620g
(20.0 oz.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 4000D are the higher resolution, the larger selection of lenses and the lower weight than the A57. Another advantage over the A57: the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS 4000D scores 12 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony A57

EOS 4000D

A57

Sensor cleaning (3)

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

3 12
Auto Focus points (4)

9 15
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 100 – 16000 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

500 550

Conclusion: Advantages of the A57 are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Sony are the larger sensitivity, the optical image stabilizer and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 25 points for the A57.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS 4000D

A57

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Built-in flash

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Similar size

1011cm³ 1044cm³
Canon EOS 4000D VS Sony A57 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS 4000D and A57

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS 4000D / Rebel T100

Sony A57

12
25

We recommend Sony A57 as better choice.