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Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 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
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced May 2007
  • Older Model is Nikon D50
  • Later Model is Nikon D60
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D40X

 100D D40X 
IntroducedJuly 2013May 2007Fresher by 76 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 100D

 D40X 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D40X

 100D D40X 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X size comparison

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

Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 100D
Portrait photography with Nikon D40X
76
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography details
Nikon D40X Street photography details
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (407g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography factors
Nikon D40X Sports photography factors
58
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (380 shots)
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (380 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 100D
Landscape photography with Nikon D40X
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (380 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging advice
Nikon D40X Vlogging advice
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS 100DNikon D40X
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