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Canon 40D vs Nikon D600

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2007
  • Earlier Model is Canon 30D
  • Renewed by Canon 50D
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced November 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
  • Updated by Nikon D610
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 40D versus Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D600 (24MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 40D was introduced 6 years earlier than the D600 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 40D matches up against the D600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D600

 40D D600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Canon 40D

 D600 40D 
AnnouncedNovember 2012October 2007More modern by 61 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D600

 40D D600 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D features exterior 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 D600 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 40D versus Nikon D600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 40D compared to the D600.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and D600 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and D600.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 40D with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D600 will give you extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 40D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D600 Portrait photography factors
59
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 40D
Street photography with Nikon D600
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 40D
Sports photography with Nikon D600
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (800 per charge)
70
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography factors
Nikon D600 Travel photography factors
48
environment proof
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 40D
Landscape photography with Nikon D600
58
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery pack (800 shots)
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging info
Nikon D600 Vlogging info
9
no video
30
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Nikon D600
 Canon EOS 40DNikon D600
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 40D Nikon D600
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2007-10-24 2012-11-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames/s 5.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822 gr (1.81 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 94
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 14.2
DXO Low light rating 703 2980
Other
Battery life 800 images 900 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots One Two
Launch cost $1,099 $1,900