Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs
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- 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

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).

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.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D & Nikon D7100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D7100
40D | D7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 40D
D7100 | 40D | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | October 2007 | Fresher by 67 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D7100
40D | D7100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon 40D and Nikon D7100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D7100 | |
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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 |