The Canon 4000D is the most budget-friendly Canon DSLR and features an 18MP APS-C size sensor. It uses Canon's DIGIC 4+ image processor which offers an ISO range of 100-6400, expandable to 12800, as well as 3fps burst shooting. It features a 9-point AF system with a cross-type sensor at the center. The Canon 4000D uses a 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot LCD or, of course, an optical viewfinder. It features a host of scene modes, including a Scene Intelligent Auto mode, plus numerous creative filters. Full HD can be captured at 30p, 25 or 24p. The Canon 4000D also has Wi-Fi for sharing images via Canon's Camera Connect App.

Body type – Compact SLR
Max resolution – 5184 x 3456
Effective pixels – 18 megapixels
Sensor size – APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor type – CMOS
ISO Auto, ISO 100-6400, expandable to 12800
Lens mount – Canon EF/EF-S
Focal length mult. 1.6×
Articulated LCD Fixed
2.7″ Screen size
Screen dots – 230,000
1/4000 sec Max shutter speed
Format MPEG-4, H.264
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC card
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 436 g (0.96 lb / 15.38 oz)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77 mm (5.08 x 4.02 x 3.03″)
GPS None

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