Canon 40D vs Nikon D300
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D300 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Introduced March 2008
- Old Model is Nikon D200
- Replacement is Nikon D300S
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Lets look more closely at the Canon 40D and Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the D300 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 40D was released 4 months prior to the D300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 40D matches up versus the D300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery and Nikon D300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D300
| 40D | D300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Canon 40D
| D300 | 40D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D300
| 40D | D300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2007 |  | March 2008 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 40D vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D has physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Nikon D300 has dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 40D against the D300.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and D300 is 57 and 55 respectively.
Canon 40D vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and D300.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D300 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D300 Specifications
| Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D300 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2007-10-24 | 2008-03-12 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 51 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting 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 | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 822 gr (1.81 lbs) | 925 gr (2.04 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 64 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 703 | 679 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 shots | 1000 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $1,099 | $1,100 |
