Canon 40D vs Nikon D3200
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Superseded the Nikon D3100
- Newer Model is Nikon D3300
Photography Glossary Canon 40D vs Nikon D3200 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 40D and Nikon D3200, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D3200 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 40D was released 5 years before the D3200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the 40D matches up vs the D3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D3200
| 40D | D3200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 40D
| D3200 | 40D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2012 |  | October 2007 | Fresher by 57 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D3200
| 40D | D3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon 40D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Canon 40D and Nikon D3200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 40D and the D3200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and D3200 is 57 and 67 respectively.
Canon 40D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and D3200.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 40D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications
| Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D3200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D3200 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2007-10-24 | 2012-07-25 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.5 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 822 gr (1.81 lbs) | 505 gr (1.11 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 64 | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 703 | 1131 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 pictures | 540 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL14 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $1,099 | $530 |