Canon 400D vs Nikon D40

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 400D versus Nikon D40, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and D40 (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 400D was released 2 months prior to the D40 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 400D matches up against the D40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 400D & Nikon D40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 400D Gallery & Nikon D40 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D features outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Nikon D40 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 400D against the D40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and D40 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and D40.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 400D to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.