Canon 300D vs Nikon D40

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 300D versus Nikon D40, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 300D (6MP) and the D40 (6MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 300D was manufactured 4 years prior to the D40 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the 300D scores against the D40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 300D & Nikon D40. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 300D Gallery & Nikon D40 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 300D comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40 has sizing of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Canon 300D versus Nikon D40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 300D versus the D40.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 300D and D40 is 63 and 71 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 300D and D40.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 300D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.