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Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2007
  • Superseded the Canon 30D
  • Updated by Canon 50D
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 40D and Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D800E (36MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 40D was announced 5 years earlier than the D800E and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 40D matches up versus the D800E in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D800E

 40D D800E 

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 40D

 D800E 40D 
ReleasedJune 2012October 2007More recent by 56 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D800E

 40D D800E 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 40D features external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 40D versus the D800E.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and D800E is 57 and 54 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and D800E.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 40D using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D800E will give more detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 40D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography information
Nikon D800E Portrait photography information
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
83
focusing manually
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography info
Nikon D800E Sports photography info
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (800 CIPA)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography details
Nikon D800E Travel photography details
48
weather sealing
has built in flash
not so great battery life (800 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
MP count amazing (36MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography info
Nikon D800E Landscape photography info
58
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery life (800 shots)
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 40D
Vlogging with Nikon D800E
9
no video
30
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Nikon D800E
 Canon EOS 40DNikon D800E
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 40D Nikon D800E
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2007-10-24 2012-06-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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, High-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822g (1.81 pounds) 900g (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 96
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 14.3
DXO Low light rating 703 2979
Other
Battery life 800 photos 900 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots One 2
Launch pricing $1,099 $2,389