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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2007
  • Old Model is Canon 30D
  • Successor is Canon 50D
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D7000
  • Later Model is Nikon D7200
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 40D and Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D7100 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 40D was revealed 6 years prior to the D7100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 40D scores against the D7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D7100

 40D D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 40D

 D7100 40D 
IntroducedApril 2013October 2007Fresher by 67 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D7100

 40D D7100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 40D offers external measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7100 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 40D against the D7100.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and D7100 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and D7100.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D7100 to result in greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 40D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography factors
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography factors
Nikon D7100 Street photography factors
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography information
Nikon D7100 Sports photography information
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 40D
Travel photography with Nikon D7100
48
environment proof
built-in flash
bad battery life (800 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography features
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery life (800 shots)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 40D
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
9
no video recording
30
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 40DNikon D7100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 40D Nikon D7100
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2007-10-24 2013-04-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 grams (1.81 pounds) 765 grams (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 83
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 13.7
DXO Low light score 703 1256
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 950 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots One 2
Cost at release $1,099 $800