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Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2007
  • Earlier Model is Canon 30D
  • Replacement is Canon 50D
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300
  • Renewed by Nikon D600
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the D300S (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 40D was brought out 3 years earlier than the D300S which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 40D scores vs the D300S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D300S

 40D D300S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 40D

 D300S 40D 
IntroducedNovember 2009October 2007Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D300S

 40D D300S 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 40D enjoys physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Nikon D300S has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 40D compared to the D300S.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and D300S is 57 and 55 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and D300S.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D300S to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 40D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Portrait photography camera
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography info
Nikon D300S Street photography info
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (938 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 40D
Sports photography with Nikon D300S
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography features
Nikon D300S Travel photography features
48
weather proofing
flash built-in
terrible battery life (800 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
48
environment proof
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (938g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging information
Nikon D300S Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
22
includes face detection focusing
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (938 grams)
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Nikon D300S
 Canon EOS 40DNikon D300S
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 40D Nikon D300S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2007-10-24 2009-11-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 51
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822g (1.81 pounds) 938g (2.07 pounds)
Physical 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 rating 64 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 12.2
DXO Low light rating 703 787
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 950 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $1,099 $1,630