Canon 40D vs Nikon S3000

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 40D and Nikon S3000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the 40D (APS-C) and S3000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The 40D was released 3 years prior to the S3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 40D matches up vs the S3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 40D and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The complete galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D comes with exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon 40D and Nikon S3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 40D versus the S3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and S3000 is 57 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and S3000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 40D because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S3000 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 40D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.