Canon 40D vs Nikon D80
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D80 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon 40D vs Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the D80 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 40D was launched 14 months later than the D80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 40D matches up vs the D80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D80. The complete galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D80
40D | D80 | |||
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Revealed | October 2007 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 14 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon 40D
D80 | 40D |
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Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D80
40D | D80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon 40D vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 40D offers outer dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Nikon D80 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 40D vs Nikon D80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 40D vs the D80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and D80 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and D80.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher 40D will have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon 40D vs Nikon D80 Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D80 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2007-10-24 | 2006-09-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822g (1.81 lb) | 668g (1.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | 524 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,099 | $800 |