Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D800E. The whole galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Nikon D800E Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D800E
40D | D800E |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 40D
D800E | 40D | |||
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Released | June 2012 | October 2007 | More recent by 56 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D800E
40D | D800E | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Canon 40D and Nikon D800E in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and D800E is 57 and 54 respectively.
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.
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D800E Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D800E | |
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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 |