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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D40 front
Portability
71
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Nikon D40
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Replacement is Nikon D3000
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D40 (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 4000D was manufactured 11 years after the D40 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 4000D grades vs the D40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D40

 4000D D40 
LaunchedFebruary 2018December 2006More modern by 137 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the Canon 4000D

 D40 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D40

 4000D D40 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 4000D has external measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon D40 has dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 4000D and the D40.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and D40 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and D40.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 4000D to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern 4000D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography features
Nikon D40 Portrait photography features
78
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
53
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D40 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 4000D
Sports photography with Nikon D40
60
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography advice
Nikon D40 Travel photography advice
56
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (500 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
47
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 4000D
Landscape photography with Nikon D40
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging information
Nikon D40 Vlogging information
28
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D40
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D40
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D40
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-26 2006-12-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 436 gr (0.96 lb) 522 gr (1.15 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $293 $500