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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon 30D
  • Updated by Canon 50D
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D7200
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon 40D and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D7500 (21MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 40D was unveiled 10 years before the D7500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 40D grades against the D7500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D7500

 40D D7500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 40D

 D7500 40D 
RevealedApril 2017October 2007Fresher by 115 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D7500

 40D D7500 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 40D enjoys physical dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Nikon D7500 has sizing of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 40D and the D7500.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and D7500 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and D7500.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D7500 to provide more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older 40D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography information
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography information
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography factors
Nikon D7500 Street photography factors
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography information
Nikon D7500 Sports photography information
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery pack (800 shots)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 40D
Travel photography with Nikon D7500
48
weather proof
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (800 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is good (21MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography information
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery pack (800 shots)
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7500 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
35
touch screen
image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 40DNikon D7500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 40D Nikon D7500
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2007-10-24 2017-04-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 1640000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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 settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
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 822 gr (1.81 lb) 720 gr (1.59 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 86
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 14.0
DXO Low light rating 703 1483
Other
Battery life 800 images 950 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,099 $1,247