Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
- Launched September 2003
- Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
- Updated by Canon 350D
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 300D versus Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D40X (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 300D was launched 4 years before the D40X which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 300D scores against the D40X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Nikon D40X
| 300D | D40X |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 300D
| D40X | 300D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2007 |  | September 2003 | More modern by 45 months |
| Display sizing | 2.5" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 118k | Sharper display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 300D and Nikon D40X
| 300D | D40X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 300D features outside dimensions 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 D40X has dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).
Compare the Canon 300D versus Nikon D40X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 300D vs the D40X.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 300D and D40X is 63 and 71 respectively.
Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 300D and D40X.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D40X to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X Specifications
| Canon EOS 300D | Nikon D40X | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 300D | Nikon D40X |
| Otherwise known as | EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital | - |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2003-09-04 | 2007-05-27 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.7 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 369.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 118k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 17.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | None |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 645 grams (1.42 lbs) | 522 grams (1.15 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 55 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | 22.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 544 | 516 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | EN-EL9 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $54 | $375 |