Canon EOS 4000D vs Canon EOS 60Da

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 4000D and Canon EOS 60Da. 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 60Da was released 2012. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 4000D 2018
Canon EOS 60Da 2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

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 60Da 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 (Canon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS 4000D has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 60Da has 18 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 60Da 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

ISO range

Canon EOS 60Da has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 4000D. Canon EOS 60Da has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 4000D has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 4000D 100-6400
Canon EOS 60Da 100-51200

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 60Da

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 60Da can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 4000D 3
Canon EOS 60Da 5,3

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 60Da 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 60Da weighs 755 gr (equal to 1.66 lb) which is 73% 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 60Da 755 gr
1.66 lb

Canon EOS 4000D vs Canon EOS 60Da Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 4000D and Canon EOS 60Da, 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 60Da
Name Canon EOS 4000D Canon EOS 60Da
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 60Da
Release Year 2018 2012
Release Date 2018-02-26 2012-04-07
MSRP 379 USD 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 60Da
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 60Da
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 5184 x 3456 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 18 MP 18 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 4
Image
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 60Da
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 6 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 60Da
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
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 9 9
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

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
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
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 60Da
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2,7” 3”
Screen dots 230000 1040000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD Clear View TFT color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 60Da
Frames per second 3 fps 5,3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters 13 meters
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 60Da
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
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 60Da
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 60Da
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-In 802.11b/g/n
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Yes (Optional)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 4000D
Canon EOS 60Da
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 1100 shots
Width 129 mm 145 mm
Height 102 mm 106 mm
Depth 77 mm 79 mm
Weight 436 gram 755 gram