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Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Succeeded the Canon 300D
  • Refreshed by Canon 400D
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Updated by Nikon D60
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 350D and Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 350D (8MP) and the D40X (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 350D was launched 3 years before the D40X which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 350D scores against the D40X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Nikon D40X

 350D D40X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 350D

 D40X 350D 
IntroducedMay 2007April 2005Newer by 26 months
Screen dimension2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Nikon D40X

 350D D40X 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 350D enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Canon 350D and Nikon D40X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 350D versus the D40X.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and D40X is 70 and 71 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and D40X.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D40X to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 350D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D40X Portrait photography advice
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography info
Nikon D40X Street photography info
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 350D
Sports photography with Nikon D40X
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography advice
Nikon D40X Travel photography advice
47
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
48
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography features
Nikon D40X Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 350D
Vlogging with Nikon D40X
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 350D vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS 350DNikon D40X
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 350D Nikon D40X
Alternate name EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2005-04-06 2007-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2304 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 522 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 63
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.4
DXO Low light rating 637 516
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $375