Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
- Released July 2013
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
- Renewed by Canon SL2
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 100D versus Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D40X (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 100D was launched 6 years later than the D40X and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 100D scores against the D40X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D & Nikon D40X. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery & Nikon D40X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D40X
100D | D40X | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | May 2007 | Fresher by 76 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 100D
D40X | 100D |
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Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D40X
100D | D40X | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon D40X has measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 100D versus Nikon D40X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 100D compared to the D40X.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and D40X is 73 and 71 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and D40X.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 100D to show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 100D provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Specifications
Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D40X | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D40X |
Also called as | EOS Rebel SL1 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-07-26 | 2007-05-27 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.40 m | 17.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 grams (0.90 lbs) | 522 grams (1.15 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 843 | 516 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E12 | EN-EL9 |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $499 | $375 |