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Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 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
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Updated by Nikon D60
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X Overview

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).

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The 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 
LaunchedMay 2007September 2003More modern by 45 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k118kSharper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Nikon D40X

 300D D40X 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 300D and D40X is 63 and 71 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 300D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 300D Street photography factors
Nikon D40X Street photography factors
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D Sports photography advice
Nikon D40X Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 300D Travel photography factors
Nikon D40X Travel photography factors
43
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D40X Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS 300DNikon 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