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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200

Portability
57
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2007
  • Older Model is Canon 30D
  • Replacement is Canon 50D
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon D7100
  • Updated by Nikon D7500
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 40D versus Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D7200 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 40D was released 8 years prior to the D7200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 40D grades versus the D7200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D7200

 40D D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 40D

 D7200 40D 
IntroducedMarch 2015October 2007Fresher by 89 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D7200

 40D D7200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D has got physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 40D versus the D7200.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and D7200 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and D7200.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D7200 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 40D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 40D
Portrait photography with Nikon D7200
58
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography advice
Nikon D7200 Street photography advice
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
63
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography factors
Nikon D7200 Sports photography factors
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (800 per charge)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,110 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Travel photography camera
48
weather sealing
has built in flash
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good battery pack (1,110 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography info
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography info
58
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,110 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS 40DNikon D7200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 40D Nikon D7200
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2007-10-24 2015-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
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 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 765g (1.69 lbs)
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 rating 64 87
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 14.6
DXO Low light rating 703 1333
Other
Battery life 800 images 1110 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots Single 2
Launch cost $1,099 $1,100