Canon 40D vs Nikon D90
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Launched October 2008
- Replaced the Nikon D80
- Later Model is Nikon D7000
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Below is a detailed review of the Canon 40D and Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the D90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 40D was brought out 11 months prior to the D90 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 40D matches up against the D90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D & Nikon D90. The entire galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D90
| 40D | D90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 40D
| D90 | 40D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2008 |  | October 2007 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D90
| 40D | D90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon 40D vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D has external measurements 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 D90 has measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 40D and the D90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and D90 is 57 and 60 respectively.
Canon 40D vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and D90.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D90 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 40D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D90 Specifications
| Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D90 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2007-10-24 | 2008-10-13 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.5 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 822g (1.81 lbs) | 703g (1.55 lbs) |
| Physical 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 All around rating | 64 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 703 | 977 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 images | 850 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $1,099 | $1,199 |