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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Released February 2018
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Older Model is Nikon D50
  • Updated by Nikon D60
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D40X (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 4000D was unveiled 10 years later than the D40X and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 4000D grades against the D40X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D40X

 4000D D40X 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2007Fresher by 131 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 4000D

 D40X 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D40X

 4000D D40X 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40X has proportions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D40X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 4000D vs the D40X.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and D40X is 69 and 71 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 4000D and D40X.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 4000D to result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 4000D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography info
Nikon D40X Portrait photography info
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography advice
Nikon D40X Street photography advice
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography info
Nikon D40X Sports photography info
60
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 4000D
Travel photography with Nikon D40X
56
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography information
Nikon D40X Landscape photography information
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 4000D
Vlogging with Nikon D40X
28
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D40X
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D40X
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-02-26 2007-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
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 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 516
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $293 $375