Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 4000D & Nikon D40. The entire galleries are available at Canon 4000D Gallery & Nikon D40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D40
4000D | D40 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | December 2006 | More modern by 137 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the Canon 4000D
D40 | 4000D |
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Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D40
4000D | D40 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40 Specifications
Canon EOS 4000D | Nikon D40 | |
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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 |