Canon EOS 4000D Review

June 4, 2018 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Introduction

The Canon EOS 4000D (also known as the Digital Rebel T100 in North America) is Canon’s cheapest ever DSLR camera and is aimed squarely at first-time interchangeable lens camera buyers.

As with the EOS 2000D that we recently reviewed, the new Canon 4000D is heavily based upon the previous EOS 1300D model. There are also a few key differences between the EOS 4000D and the slightly more expensive 2000D - 18 versus 24 megapixels, a plastic lens mount versus metal, just wi-fi connectivity versus Wi-fi and NFC, a manual pop-up flash versus an automatic one, and a lower-resolution, smaller 6.8cm screen versus a a higher-resolution, larger 7.5cm LCD - but otherwise there's very little to tell them apart.

The EOS 4000D inherits the same 18 megapixel sensor and Digic 4+ processor as the EOS 1300D, so image quality should be very similar. This also means that the 4000D retains the 1300D's modest 3fps continuous shooting rate and maximum standard sensitivity of ISO 6400 (expandable to 12800). Full HD video at 30fps is again available, rather than 4K recording, another concession to the aggressive price point.

The Canon EOS 4000D is available body-only for £329.99 / €379.99, or comes bundled with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III kit lens for £369.99 / €429.99.

Ease of Use

Externally the Canon EOS 4000D is virtually identical to the 1300D that it replaces, which we reviewed just over two years ago, and to it's more expensive sister model, the equally new EOS 2000D. The control and button placement is as good as identical on all three cameras, and so too is the camera’s physical size. At 129mm wide, 101.6mm high and 77.1mm deep, the 4000D has almost exactly the same dimensions, although it does weigh a little less at 436g ready to shoot, a whole 39g lighter than the 1300D/2000D. That also makes it ever so slightly lighter than a Nikon D3400, although the Nikon is still smaller than the 4000D in every dimension, measuring 124 x 98 x 75.5 mm.

The only real ways to tell the EOS 4000D apart from the 2000D are the plastic lens mount and the blank, non-printed buttons. Although we kind of hate the idea of a plastic lens mount, out of the two cameras we'd probably pick the EOS 4000D and save a few pounds/dollars to spend on a nice camera bag or towards a second lens. The durability of the lens mount is much less of an issue if you're not actually changing lenses that often, which probably applies to most would-be buyers. Turning to the buttons, the EOS 4000D has all of the graphics printed on the camera body itself, rather than actually on each individual control, presumably to cut costs during manufacturing - you probably wouldn't even notice the difference if you looked at the cameras side by side.

The 4000D’s light-weight plastic body feels fairly solid and fairly well built, though predictably for such a cheap DSLR, it isn’t at all weather sealed. The 4000D works quite well ergonomically, with a decent-sized rear thumb rest and the exposure compensation and playback zoom buttons positioned conveniently on either side of it. Note that the thumb rest is completely smooth rather than textured though, as on the 2000D, and is therefore a little trickier to get a firm grip on. The main hand grip is nice enough, but the finger recess is again a little shallow, which can make it difficult to grasp comfortably if you’ve got larger hands.

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Front of the Canon EOS 4000D

A primary selling point of the Canon EOS 4000D to first time DSLR buyers is its ease of use. Nothing has changed in this respect from the 1300D, but that’s no bad thing. The 4000D still gets dedicated ISO and white balance buttons on the rear panel – physical controls you won’t find on a Nikon D3400 – while other key shooting settings like file quality and exposure modes can be accessed easily by pressing the Q button which activates the quick-access menu. This will also let you adjust the generous +/- 5EV of exposure compensation, but it’s quicker and easier to set this by pressing the dedicated exposure compensation button located immediately above the Q button whilst rotating the single, top-panel control wheel.

As well as the clear and functional quick-access menu, the main menu is also well laid out and easy to navigate. A total of ten menu tabs split into shooting, playback, camera settings and a My Menu customisation tab can be scrolled across using the control wheel or rear panel directional buttons. The menu functions are mostly logically positioned, though a few features are less easily accessible. For instance, if you want to reveal the camera’s expanded ISO 12800 sensitivity, this is hidden away on page 2 of the Custom Functions menu entry.

Another aspect of the Canon EOS 4000D which isn’t immediately intuitive is the mode dial. It’s cluttered with various scene mode settings, including Night Portrait, Food, Sports, Macro, Landscape, and Portrait presets. There’s also a Creative Auto mode that operates exactly as regular Auto mode, except you control the extent of background blur you’d like behind your subject by adjusting a virtual slider. All this does is adjust the lens aperture, so once you’ve learnt about aperture, good old aperture priority mode renders Creative Auto pointless. Aside from the usual selection of auto, semi-automatic and manual modes, the 4000D’s mode dial also includes the video mode.

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Rear of the Canon EOS 4000D

Returning to the rear panel and, along with the dedicated ISO and white balance buttons, the 4000D also offers a convenient drive mode button. This lets you choose between single shot, continuous, self-timer with a 10-second or 2-second delay, and also a continuous self-timer function where the camera will snap a burst of shots after an initial delay. Standard continuous shooting speed is unchanged from the 1300D and is still a rather sluggish 3fps, mainly due to the 4000D using essentially the same rather dated Digic 4+ image processor.

Another area where the new Canon trails the Nikon D3400 is video, although the difference is slight. Both cameras will shoot Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, but where the D3400 can do so at 60fps, the 4000D can only manage 30fps. Shooting a video first requires you to rotate the main mode dial to the video position, where you can then press the Live View button located alongside the viewfinder to start and stop recording. The 4000D also includes a Video Snapshot feature, whereby the camera will record video clips lasting two, four or eight seconds and compile them into a Video Snapshot Album (a montage sequence) with the option to add your own background music.

A lot of of the hardware inside the Canon EOS 4000D has been carried over from the 1300D, but unfortunately that doesn't include the rather horrible LCD screen. The size is a little smaller at 2.7 inches, but the big story is the resolution, which has changed from a respectable enough 920,000 dots on the 1300D to just 230,000 dots on the 4000D. This has resulted in a grainy, washed-out display that makes it very hard to tell with any great accuracy what you've just taken a photo of (or about to). And as you'd perhaps guess, the screen still doesn’t feature touch sensitivity, all of which will likely disappoint the camera's main target audience.

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Top of the Canon EOS 4000D

The 4000D has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity , but this time without NFC pairing, which the EOS 2000D additionally offers. The wi-fi system uses Canon’s Camera Connect mobile app to enable wireless image transfer and remote camera control. Connecting your smart device is painless, and once linked, the 4000D can be controlled remotely with very little signal lag. The app also lets you control shooting functions like ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation and the drive mode. When it comes to sharing your shots, the Wi-Fi link transfers a full resolution image almost instantly, although image previews do take a couple of seconds per shot to preview properly when scrolling through your memory card’s images.

When it comes to shooting, the Canon EOS 4000D will switch on and fire a shot in around 0.7 seconds, although it takes a second or so longer for the LCD screen to display anything. Focusing speed is largely dependent on your choice of lens. Our 4000D test sample came paired with the EF-S 18-55mm III kit lens, which is a competent enough performer, but crucially doesn't offer built-in image stabilisation, unlike the EOS 2000D's kit lens.

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The Canon EOS 4000D In-hand

Whichever lens you choose, the Canon EOS 4000D’s 9 AF points are well spread across the image frame, and though only the central point is the more accurate cross-type, autofocusing in our hands was quick and mostly accurate in all but the darkest conditions. Switch to live view and things get much slower though, with contrast-detect focussing requiring a second or so to establish maximum sharpness and correct focus. However, this needn’t be a major issue when using live view to compose and shoot shots like close-ups, where careful consideration and an eye for detail are more important than speed.

Last but not least is battery life, which is unchanged from the 1300D at 500 shots from the LP-E10 rechargeable Li-ion power pack. As with so many of the 4000D specs, it lags way behind the D3400’s incredibly impressive 1200-shot CIPA rating. It’s also worth noting that the 4000D’s battery compartment on the bottom of the camera also contains the memory card slot, which is a little fiddly to access and can also be blocked completely by larger tripod mounting plates. The D3400's more conventional side-accessed card slot is much more convenient.

Image Quality

All of the sample images in this review were taken using the 18 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 5Mb.

The Canon EOS 4000D produced images of good quality during the review period. This camera produces noise-free images at ISO 100 up to ISO 800, with some noise appearing at ISO 1600. The faster setting of ISO 3200 is still usable, although we'd suggest avoiding ISO 6400 and especially 12800 if possible.

The built-in pop-up flash worked well indoors, with no red-eye and good overall exposure. The night photograph was very good, with the maximum shutter speed of 30 seconds and Bulb mode allowing you to capture enough light in most situations.

Noise

The Canon EOS 4000D has seven sensitivity settings ranging from ISO 100 to 6400. This can be expanded one stop to add a High (ISO 12800) sensitivity by enabling ‘ISO expansion’ via the main menu. The camera’s auto ISO upper limit can also be configured, with a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6400. However, the 4000D’s sensitivity scale only changes in 1EV steps and there’s no option to add 1/3EV increments.

JPEG

RAW

ISO 100 (100% Crop)

ISO 100 (100% Crop)

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ISO 200 (100% Crop)

ISO 200 (100% Crop)

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ISO 400 (100% Crop)

ISO 400 (100% Crop)

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ISO 800 (100% Crop)

ISO 800 (100% Crop)

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ISO 1600 (100% Crop)

ISO 1600 (100% Crop)

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ISO 3200 (100% Crop)

ISO 3200 (100% Crop)

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ISO 6400 (100% Crop)

ISO 6400 (100% Crop)

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ISO 12800 (100% Crop)

ISO 12800 (100% Crop)

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File Quality

Numerous file quality and size options are available. At full 24MP resolution you can shoot in raw (average 29MB file size), JPEG Fine (7-10MB) and JPEG Normal (3-5MB). There’s also a RAW+JPEG Fine setting.

Fine (7.69Mb) (100% Crop) Normal (3.60Mb) (100% Crop)
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RAW (29.7Mb) (100% Crop)
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Flash

The built-in flash has relatively few options. From the Flash Control entry in the main menu, you can configure it to operate in first or second curtain sync modes, dial in +/- 2EV of exposure compensation, and select between evaluative or average TTL metering. Red-eye reduction is also enabled or disabled via the main menu.

The flash did produce some minor vignetting when shooting a white surface at a distance of 1.5m with an 18mm focal length, but falloff was gone by 55mm.

Flash Off - Wide Angle

ISO 64

Flash On - Wide Angle

ISO 64

Flash Off - Telephoto

ISO 64

Flash On - Telephoto

ISO 64

With or without red-eye reduction, the Canon EOS 4000D successfully avoided red-eye during our testing.

Flash Off

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Flash On

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Night

The Canon EOS 4000D's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds and there's a Bulb mode for even longer exposures, which is excellent news if you're seriously interested in night photography. The shot below was taken using a shutter speed of 30 seconds, aperture of f/8 at ISO 100.

Night

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Picture Styles

Canon's Picture Styles are preset combinations of different sharpness, contrast, saturation and colour tone settings. You can tweak these Picture Controls to your liking, and there are also User Defined styles so that you can create your own look.

Standard

Portrait

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Landscape

Neutral

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Faithful

Monochrome

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Creative Filters

The entry-level nature of the EOS 4000D means Canon has seen fit to equip it with five Creative Filter effects, however they can only be applied to saved photos in playback mode.

Grainy B&W

Soft Focus

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Fish-eye Effect

Toy Camera Effect

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Miniature Effect
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Sample Images

This is a selection of sample images from the Canon EOS 4000D camera, which were all taken using the 18 megapixel Fine JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.

Sample RAW Images

The Canon EOS 4000D enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Canon RAW (CR2) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

Sample Movies & Video

This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 1920x1080 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 15 second movie is 85Mb in size.

This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 1920x1080 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 2 second movie is 13Mb in size.

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Conclusion

The EOS 4000D is Canon's cheapest ever DSLR and is clearly aimed at students on a budget and photography beginners interested in buying their first interchangeable lens camera without having to break the bank.

Compared to the EOS 2000D that was announced at the same time as the 4000D, and to the older EOS 1300D, as you'd expect this cheaper model has made a few concessions to hit the lower price point, most notably the very poor quality LCD screen and non-stabilised kit lens. Some of the other key differences, such as the lighter plastic body, non-printed buttons, plastic lens mount and the manually activated flash are much easier to live with, as is the 18 megapixel rather than 24 megapixel sensor.

At the bottom end of the market, street price is of paramount importance, which despite all our advice about the LCD quality etc. will be the number one reason for people choosing between the 4000D, 2000D and 1300D. You should also consider a rival brand like the Nikon D3400 too, which continues to be our entry-level DSLR camera of choice, although it is quite a bit more expensive than the EOS 4000D. The older yet better-specced 1300D model is also a great option if you can find one at a similar price to the 4000D.

In summary, the whole point of the new Canon EOS 4000D is to make DSLR photography available to a wider audience thanks to its out-right affordability, and in that regard it largely succeeds. If you're looking for your first interchangeable lens camera but thought that a DSLR was out of reach, the Canon EOS 4000D may make you think again...

3.5 stars

Ratings (out of 5)
Design 4
Features 3
Ease-of-use 4
Image quality 3.5
Value for money 4

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Canon EOS 4000D.

Canon EOS 1300D

The EOS 1300D (called the Canon EOS Rebel T6 in North America) is Canon's new DSLR camera for beginners. The Canon 1300D / Rebel T6 offers built-in wi-fi connectivity, an 18 megapixel sensor, 3 inch LCD screen, 1080p movies, 63-zone metering, and a 9-point auto-focus system. Read the World's first Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 review now...

Canon EOS 2000D

The Canon EOS 2000D / Digital Rebel T7 is a new entry-level DSLR aimed squarely at new users looking to dip their toe into the world of interchangeable lens cameras. Does the EOS 2000D offer a step-up in quality from a compact camera or smartphone, and can it take on and beat its main rival, the Nikon D3400? Find out by reading our in-depth Canon EOS 2000D / Digital Rebel T7 review...

Fujifilm X-A5

The Fujifilm X-A5 is a new entry-level mirrorless camera with a 24 megapixel sensor, 4K video recording and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Check our our in-depth Fujifilm XA5 review now, complete with full-size sample images, movies and more...

Nikon D3400

The Nikon D3400 is a brand new entry-level DSLR camera. Key improvements to this latest model include extended battery life, SnapBridge support, a new kit lens and a lower price. Read our detailed Nikon D3400 review, complete with sample JPEG and raw images, test shots, videos and more...

Olympus PEN E-PL9

The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is a stylish new entry-level mirrorless camera aimed at smartphone owners looking to buy an interchangeable lens camera for the first time. The E-PL9 also has a lot to offer more experienced photographers, though, as we find out in our in-depth Olympus PEN E-PL9 review...

Sony A6000

The Sony A6000 is a new compact system camera that features the fastest auto-focusing system in the world. With a 24.3 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, high-res 3 inch OLED screen, electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, the Sony NEX-6 also offers 11fps burst shooting, wi-fi and NFC connectivity, and downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps. Read our full Sony A6000 review to find out if it's the best Sony NEX camera yet...

Review Roundup

Reviews of the Canon EOS 4000D from around the web.

cameralabs.com »

If you thought the cost of a new DSLR was out of reach, Canon's EOS 4000D might make you think again. It may be in the budget category, but Canon's made sensible economies to produce a camera that's priced well below the entry-level EOS 2000D / T7 without compromising too much on quality or features.
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Specifications

Image Sensor

Type

Approx. 22.3 mm x 14.9 mm

Effective Pixels

Approx. 18.0 megapixels

Total Pixels

Approx. 18.7 megapixels

Aspect Ratio

3:2

Low-Pass Filter

Built-in/Fixed

Sensor Cleaning

Manual cleaning and Dust Delete Data acquisition

Colour Filter Type

RGB Primary Colour

Image Processor

Type

DIGIC 4+

Lens

Lens Mount

EF/EF-S

Focal Length

Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens

Image Stabilisation

Optical Image Stabilizer provided on compatible lenses

Focusing

Type

Via optical viewfinder:


TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated sensor


Via live view on LCD screen:


Contrast detection AF

AF System/ Points

Via optical viewfinder:


9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre)

AF working range

Via optical viewfinder:


Centre AF point: EV 0 -18 (at room temperature & ISO100)
Other AF points: EV 1 -18 (at room temperature & ISO100)


Via live view LCD screen:


EV 1 -18 (at room temperature & ISO100)

AF Modes

Via optical viewfinder:


AI Focus (Switches between One-Shot AF and AI SERVO AF automatically)

One Shot AF
AI Servo
Manual


Via live view LCD screen:


One Shot AF (Contrast detect AF)
Quick Mode (via phase detection AF sensor)
Manual

AF Point Selection

Via optical viewfinder:


Automatic selection from up to 9 points
Manual selection


Via live view on LCD screen:


FlexiZone - Freely position 1 AF point via manual selection
Live Mode - Automatic selection with face detection

Selected AF point display

Indicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor

Predictive AF

Yes

AF Lock

Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode. Customisation available via AE Lock Button

AF Assist Beam

Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite (effective up to 4.0 m)

Manual Focus

Selected on lens

Exposure Control

Metering modes

Via optical viewfinder:


Evaluative via 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor (linked to all AF points)
Partial (centre, approx. 10% of viewfinder)
Centre-weighted average available


Via live view on LCD screen:


Evaluative metering (315 zones)

Metering Range

Via optical viewfinder:


EV 1-20 (at room temperature, ISO 100, evaluative metering)


Via live view on LCD screen:


EV 0-20 (at room temperature, ISO 100, evaluative metering)

AE Lock

Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.


Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes.

Exposure Compensation

+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).

AEB

3 shots +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments

ISO Sensitivity

AUTO(100-6400), 100-6400 in 1-stop increments ISO can be expanded to H: 12800 1


During Movie shooting: Auto (100-6400), 100-6400 (Whole stop increments)

Shutter

Type

Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter, with electronic first curtain

Speed

30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

White Balance

Type

Auto white balance with the imaging sensor

Settings

AWB (Ambience priority, White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (Approx. 2000 K - 10000 K).


White balance compensation:
Blue/Amber +/-9
Magenta/ Green +/-9.

Custom White Balance

Yes, 1 setting can be registered

WB Bracketing

+/-3 levels in single level increments
3 bracketed images per shutter release.
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias.

Viewfinder

Type

Pentamirror

Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)

Approx. 95%

Magnification

Approx. 0.80x 2

Eyepoint

Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center)

Dioptre Correction

Fixed at -1.0 m-1 (dpt)
- E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses can be used to make dioptric adjustments.

Focusing Screen

Fixed

Mirror

Quick-return half mirror

Depth of field preview

Yes, assigned to SET button

Eyepiece shutter

On strap

LCD Monitor

Type

6.8 cm (2.7") TFT LCD, approx. 230 K dots

Coverage

Approx. 100%

Viewing Angle (horizontally/vertically)

Approx. 120° vertically
Approx. 130° horizontally

Brightness Adjustment

Adjustable to one of seven levels

Display Options

Quick Control Screen
Camera settings

Flash

Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters)

9.2

Built-in Flash Coverage

up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 28mm)

Built-in Flash recycle time

Approx. 2 seconds

Modes

Auto, Manual Flash On/off

X-sync

X-contact not equipped, Max. flash sync speed: 1/200 sec. with compatible Speedlites

Flash Exposure Compensation

+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments

Flash Exposure Lock

Yes

Second Curtain Synchronisation

Yes

HotShoe/ PC terminal

Yes/No

External Flash Compatibility

E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites 3

External Flash Control

Available via camera menu screen, except for wireless radio flash shooting settings

Shooting

Modes

Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Night Portrait, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Movie Mode

Picture Styles

Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)

Colour Space

sRGB and Adobe RGB

Image Processing

Highlight Tone Priority
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings)
Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination (up to 20 lens profiles can be registered in camera)


Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye) - during image Playback only

Drive modes

Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)

Continuous Shooting

Max. Approx. 3 fps in JPEG until memory card becomes full 4, 6 images RAW 56

Live View Mode

Coverage

Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)

Frame Rate

29.97 fps

Focusing

Live Mode: One Shot AF (Contrast detect AF)
Quick Mode: One Shot AF (phase detection AF sensor)
Manual (Magnification 5x or 10x available)

Metering

Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor
Active metering time can be changed

Display Options

Grid overlay (x2), Histogram

File Type

Still Image Type

JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.30 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0),
RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition),
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant

RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording

Yes, RAW + Large JPEG

Image Size

JPEG 3:2: (L) 5184 x 3456, (M) 3456 x 2304, (S1) 2592 x 1728, (S2) 1920 x 1280, (S3) 720 x 480
JPEG 4:3: (L) 4608 x 3456, (M) 3072 x 2304, (S1) 2304 x 1728, (S2) 1696 x 1280, (S3) 640 x 480
JPEG 16:9: (L) 5184 x 2912, (M) 3456 x 1944, (S1) 2592 x 1456 (S2) 1920 x 1080, (S3) 720 x 400
JPEG 1:1: (L) 3456 x 3456, (M) 2304 x 2304, (S1) 1728 x 1728, (S2) 1280 x 1280, (S3) 480 x 480


RAW: (RAW) 5184 x 3456

Movie Type

MOV (Video: H.264 inter frame (IPB), Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user)

Movie Size

1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps)
1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps)
640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)

Movie Length

Max duration 29 min 59 sec, Max file size 4 GB

Folders

New folders can be manually created and selected

File Numbering

Consecutive numbering
Auto reset
Manual reset

Other Features

Custom Functions

10 Custom Functions

Metadata Tag

User copyright information (can be set in camera)
Image rating (0-5 stars)

Intelligent Orientation Sensor

Yes

Playback zoom

1.5x - 10x enabled in 15 steps

Display Formats

(1) Single image with information (2 levels)
(2) Single image
(3) Index display (4/9 images)
(4) Jump Display (1/10/100 images, by Date, by Folder, Movies only, Stills only, by Rating)

Slide Show

Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills, Rating
Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10 or 20 seconds
Repeat: On/Off
Transition Effect: Off, Slide 1, Slide 2, Fade 1, Fade 2, Fade 3
Background Music: On, Off

Histogram

Brightness: Yes
RGB: Yes

Highlight Alert

Yes

Image Erase/Protection

Erase: Single image, selected images, all images in folder or all images on card
Protection: Erase protection for single image, all images in a folder or all images in the card

Menu Categories

(1) Shooting menu (x4)
(2) Playback menu (x2)
(3) Setup menu (x3)
(4) My Menu

Menu Languages

25 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese

Firmware Update

Update possible by the user.

Interface

Computer

Hi-Speed USB only

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only) 7


Connectivity to Smart devices is possible via Canon Camera Connect app 8

Wi-Fi Security

Camera Access Point: WPA2-PSK with AES encryption or open


Infrastructure: Shared key, with WEP encryption, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES encryption or open

Other

HDMI mini (Type-C) output

Direct Print

Canon Printers

Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge

PictBridge

Yes

Storage

Type

SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card

Supported Operating System

PC & Macintosh

Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 SP1 9
Mac OS X 10.10 - 10.13

Software

Image Processing

Digital Photo Professional (RAW Image Processing)

Other

EOS Utility
EOS Lens Registration Tool
EOS Web Service Registration Tool
EOS Sample Music
Picture Style Editor


Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices 10

Power Source

Batteries

1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E10

Battery life

Approx. 500 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) 11
Approx. 410 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)

Battery Indicator

4 levels

Power saving

Power turns off after 30 sec or 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15 mins.

Power Supply & Battery Chargers

Battery charger LC-E10E

Weight and Dimensions

Body Materials

Polycarbonate resin with glass fibre

Operating Environment

0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity

Dimensions (H x W x D)

129.0 x 101.6 x 77.1 mm

Weight (body only)

Approx. 436 g (CIPA testing standard, including battery and memory card)

Accessories

Viewfinder

Eyecup Ef
Rubber Frame Ef
E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses
Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II
Angle Finder C
Magnifier MG-Ef

Case

Semi Hard Case EH26-L, EH27-L
Protecting Cloth PC-E1, PC-E2
Shoulder Bag SB10, SB100
Backpack BP10, BP12, BP100
Messenger Bag MS10, MS11
Sling Bag SL100
Holster HL100

Lenses

All EF and EF-S lenses

Flash

Canon Speedlites (270EX II, 430EX III-RT, 600EX II-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT) 12

Other

Hand Strap E2, HDMI Cable HTC-100, Interface Cable IFC400PCU

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated.

Subject to change without notice.

  1. Recommended Exposure Index
  2. With 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 dpt
  3. Speedlites other than the EX-series or non-Canon flash units cannot be used. Not all functions of the Canon EX-series flashes are supported.
  4. Large/Fine(Quality 8) resolution
  5. Based on Canon's testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.
  6. Sustained continuous shooting speed is tested based on Canon's testing standard. Function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject, settings and brand of memory card
  7. Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions.
  8. Canon Camera Connect app is available for Apple iOS and Andriod devices only. Please refer to Google PlayStore® and Apple AppStore® for compatible versions of Android OS and Apple iOS.
  9. Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only
  10. Canon Camera Connect app is available for Apple iOS and Andriod devices only. Please refer to Google PlayStore® and Apple AppStore® for compatible versions of Android OS and Apple iOS.
  11. Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated
  12. Speedlites other than the EX-series or non-Canon flash units cannot be used. Not all functions of the Canon EX-series flashes are supported.

News

The Canon EOS 2000D and EOS 4000D are new entry-level DSLR cameras. Both cameras offer APS-C sensors, DIGIC 4+ image processors, seamless Wi-Fi connectivity, 3fps continuous shooting, straightforward in-camera feature guides, wi-fi connectivity, 500 picture battery life and Full HD movie recording. The EOS 2000D (Rebel T7) additionally features a new 24.1 megapixel APS-C sensor, 7.5 cm LCD screen, Near Field Communication (NFC) and a metal lens mount, while the EOS 4000D (Rebel T100) has an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor, 6.8 cm LCD screen and a plastic lens mount.

Both DSLR cameras will be available to purchase from March 2018:

  • EOS 2000D body only - £369.99 / €429.99
  • EOS 200D + EF-S 18-55mm lens - £469.99 / €549.99 / $549.99
  • EOS 4000D body only - £329.99 / €379.99
  • EOS 400D + EF-S 18-55mm IS lens - £369.99 / €429.99

Canon UK Press Release

Step up to effortless DSLR storytelling with Canon’s new EOS 2000D and EOS 4000D cameras

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 26th February 2018 – Canon today unveils the launch of the EOS 2000D and EOS 4000D, Canon’s latest entry-level DSLR cameras. With a wide range of practical and easy to use features, these new cameras cater to the storytelling needs of individuals taking their first steps into interchangeable lens photography and those wanting to create superbly detailed DSLR quality pictures and cinematic Full HD movies with ease.

The newest additions to Canon’s entry-level DSLR range, the EOS 2000D and EOS 4000D have been designed for people who seek out new experiences and want to share their adventures seamlessly to social media. The cameras’ powerful combination of APS-C sensor technology, DIGIC 4+ image processor, seamless Wi-Fi connectivity and straightforward in-camera feature guides enable stories to be captured and shared with highly detailed photos and Full HD movies.

With the EOS 2000D featuring a new 24.1 Megapixel APS-C sensor, and the EOS 4000D using an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor, each camera allows for compelling storytelling with superb control over depth of field for beautifully blurred image backgrounds. Shooting rich, atmospheric photos during night-time adventures is also made possible with both models capable of low light shooting up to ISO 6400, expandable to ISO 12800.

The DIGIC 4+ image processor, used in both models, powers Canon’s Scene Intelligent Auto mode, enabling simple point and shoot photography with superb image results, as it automatically optimises every shot. The fast and responsive DIGIC 4+ image processor enables the Full HD video capabilities in both models, breathing cinematic life into captured memories.

In addition to a rear mounted LCD screen (7.5 cm on the EOS 2000D and 6.8 cm on the EOS 4000D), both cameras feature a centrally mounted optical viewfinder, providing a distinctly authentic photography experience and allowing stories to be told just as they were experienced with the naked eye. Decisive moments in unfolding stories can be captured with responsive and precise nine-point auto focus and continuous shooting at 3.0 frames per second.

Both cameras are Wi-Fi enabled for seamless smartphone connectivity via the Canon Camera Connect app (iOS and Android), enabling adventurers to rapidly shoot and share their content on social media whilst on the move. New images can be conveniently backed up to Canon’s cloud storage service, irista, via a Wi-Fi connection, ensuring stories and memories shared are never lost.

These processes are made even easier for the EOS 2000D with the inclusion of Near Field Communication (NFC), which can establish a Wi-Fi connection to a smartphone by simply tapping the device on the camera (available on compatible Android devices).  

Both models include simple in-camera feature guides, perfect for those looking to improve their storytelling potential as they upgrade from a smartphone. Both cameras include six image settings outside of basic auto modes and a variety of creative filters, enabling experimentation with manual control and the artistic freedom to tell dynamic and vibrant stories. Those embarking on their first DSLR adventure will also benefit from the Canon Photo Companion app, which provides the necessary tips on getting the best out of the cameras.

The EOS 2000D and EOS 4000D’s excellent battery life delivers approximately 500 pictures, or one hour 30 minutes and one hour 15 minutes of HD video respectively, allowing for peace of mind during extended outdoor adventures and the freedom to explore.

Both DSLR models are compatible with over 80 Canon EF and EF-S lenses and range of accessories, giving beginners the greatest choice of systems as they grow and develop their photography skills. The new cameras will be sold as a body only option or with a selection of lens kit options, including an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens.

Canon’s latest entry-level DSLR cameras offer a fantastic gateway to the joys of interchangeable lens photography. The Canon EOS 2000D and Canon EOS 4000D provide an easy and reliable shooting experience that enable users to capture detailed images and sharp Full HD video. As people step-up from their smartphone and expand their creativity, Canon’s new DSLR cameras will intuitively capture superbly detailed professional-looking images, time after time.

Pricing and availability

The EOS 2000D is available to pre-order from Canon’s Online store from 26th February 2018.

Both DSLR cameras will be available to purchase from March 2018 with the following RSPs:

  • EOS 2000D body only - £369.99/€429.99
  • EOS 200D + EF-S 18-55mm lens - £469.99/€549.99
  • EOS 4000D body only - £329.99/€379.99
  • EOS 400D + EF-S 18-55mm IS lens - £369.99/€429.99

Other lens bundles will also be available from selected retailers and Canon’s Online Store: www.store.canon.co.uk.

Key Features:

Canon EOS 2000D:

  • 24.1MP APS-C CMOS image sensor
  • DIGIC4+ processor
  • ISO range from 100-6400 (expandable to 12800)
  • Full HD 1080p video up to 30fps and Video Snapshot mode
  • 3fps continuous shooting
  • 9-point autofocus
  • 3” (7.5 cm) 920k-dot TFT LCD monitor with inbuilt Feature Guide
  • Scene Intelligent Auto mode
  • Creative filters
  • Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity

Canon EOS 4000D:

  • 18MP APS-C CMOS image sensor
  • DIGIC4+ processor
  • ISO range from 100-6,400 (expandable to 12,800)
  • Full HD 1080p video up to 30fps and Video Snapshot mode
  • 3fps continuous shooting
  • 9-point autofocus
  • 2.7” (7.5 cm) 920k-dot TFT LCD monitor with inbuilt Feature Guide
  • Scene Intelligent Auto mode
  • Creative filters
  • Wi-Fi

 

First Impressions

Last week we spent some time shooting with the new Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D DSLRs in London, UK, at an official Canon press event. Check out our first impressions of using the Canon 2000D and 4000D cameras now...

Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D - Ease of Use

Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D

The EOS 2000D and 4000D are very similar, very cheap DSLR cameras aimed at new photographers. There are a few key differences that differentiate them - 24 versus 18 megapixels, metal lens mount versus plastic, NFC connectivity versus just Wi-fi, automatic pop-up flash versus manual, and a 7.5cm LCD versus 6.8cm - but otherwise there's very little difference between them. They both use the venerable Digic 4 processor, which first made its debut back in 2014, and the 4000D has a sensor that purportedly dates back to 2009...

Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D

The Canon 2000D and 4000D are very much built to a sub-£400 price point. With fixed LCD screens, small optical viewfinders, and plastic bodies, they're hardly at the cutting edge of design. What they might lack in looks, though, they make up for in familiarity, as they inherit key EOS traits such as the logical menu system, a control layout that provides more direct control over the camera's key settings than the more expensive EOS M50 mirrorless camera that was also launched today, a proper flash hotshoe and a built-in pop-up flash, shooting mode dial and control dial on the top, and of course full support for Canon's vast range of EF lenses (although we'd hesitate to use the longer, heavier optics on the plastic-mounted 4000D).

Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D

Although we kind of hate the idea of a plastic lens mount, out of the two cameras we'd probably pick the EOS 4000D and save a few pounds/dollars to spend on a nice camera bag or towards a second lens. Its target users will almost exclusively share their photos on social media, so 18 versus 24 megapixels is something of a wash, and the durability of the lens mount is much less of an issue if you're not actually changing lenses that often. The bigger screen is nice on the Canon 2000D, as is NFC, but you have to question if they're worth the extra spend.

Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D

It's very interesting that Canon have decided to further extend the bottom of the DSLR market by recycling once cutting-edge sensors and technologies - the EOS 4000D especially essentially replaces the higher-end compacts of the past. Whether or not smartphone users will naturally gravitate towards a camera like the 2000D/4000D is another matter, as they're still bigger than most entry-level mirrorless cameras - then again, the Nikon D3300 does sell very well.

Check out our galleries of  Canon EOS 2000D hands-on photos and Canon EOS 4000D hands-on photos

Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D - Image Quality

Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D

For both stills photography and video, the Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D are hardly going to set the world on fire with their older sensors and processors, but they will provide a noticeable step-up in image quality for most people who buy one.

We've already shot a gallery of low-light indoor photos with the EOS 2000D and 4000D, and we'll be bringing even more full-size OoC JPEGs and Raw files when we get our hands on final review samples.

Take a look at some sample JPEG and Raw images and movies taken with a Beta version of the Canon EOS 2000D camera and the Canon EOS 4000D camera.

Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D - Early Verdict

For someone who's been reviewing cameras for the last 15 years, I found it pretty hard to get too excited about cameras that marry such old technologies with quite basic bodies, but on the other hand the 2000D and particularly the 4000D do at least make the bottom end of the DSLR market even more affordable than ever before, especially as the built-in wi-fi/NFC out-performs the Nikon D3300 (which relies on an otpional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter for connectivity), important for the target audience.

So what do you think of the new Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D? Leave a comment below...

Hands On

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EOS 4000D DLSR camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS 4000D camera, including a side-by-side comparison with the EOS 2000D camera.

A gallery of hands-on photos of the new Canon EOS 4000D camera.

Image Gallery

Click on a thumbnail to see the full version.

Preview Images

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images and movies taken with the Canon EOS 4000D DSLR camera. The Canon EOS 4000D is a new DSLR camera that features an 18 megapixel sensor and 1080p video recording.

A gallery of sample images taken with the Canon EOS 4000D DSLR camera.

Note that these images / movies were shot by a Beta sample of the Canon EOS 4000D.

Canon EOS 4000D Sample Images

Sample RAW Images

The Canon EOS 2000D enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Canon RAW (CR2) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

Sample Movies & Video

This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 1920x1080 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 15 second movie is 85Mb in size.

This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 1920x1080 pixels at 25 frames per second. Please note that this 2 second movie is 13Mb in size.

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