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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Later Model is Canon 1100D
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced May 2007
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D50
  • New Model is Nikon D60
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the D40X (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1000D was revealed 15 months later than the D40X making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1000D matches up versus the D40X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D40X

 1000D D40X 
AnnouncedJuly 2008May 2007More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 1000D

 D40X 1000D 

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D40X

 1000D D40X 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D enjoys physical dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon D40X has sizing of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1000D against the D40X.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and D40X is 70 and 71 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and D40X.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger 1000D is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D40X Portrait photography advice
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography highlights
Nikon D40X Street photography highlights
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 CIPA)
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery (500 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
no Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging advice
Nikon D40X Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon D40X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1000D Nikon D40X
Also called EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-07-22 2007-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502g (1.11 pounds) 522g (1.15 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 11.4
DXO Low light score 719 516
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $375