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Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2006
  • Alternative Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Old Model is Canon 350D
  • Refreshed by Canon 450D
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Previous Model is Nikon D50
  • Successor is Nikon D60
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon 400D and Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the D40X (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 400D was released 7 months prior to the D40X and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 400D grades versus the D40X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D40X

 400D D40X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 400D

 D40X 400D 
LaunchedMay 2007October 2006Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D40X

 400D D40X 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 400D enjoys outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 400D compared to the D40X.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and D40X is 69 and 71 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and D40X.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 400D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography features
Nikon D40X Portrait photography features
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 400D
Street photography with Nikon D40X
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography factors
Nikon D40X Sports photography factors
40
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography factors
Nikon D40X Travel photography factors
47
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
48
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 400D
Landscape photography with Nikon D40X
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging advice
Nikon D40X Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS 400DNikon D40X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 400D Nikon D40X
Otherwise known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-10-14 2007-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 grams (1.23 lb) 522 grams (1.15 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.4
DXO Low light score 664 516
Other
Battery model - EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $375