Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
- Launched December 2006
- Updated by Nikon D3000
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D40 (6MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D40 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 5DS R was brought out 8 years after the D40 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 5DS R scores against the D40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon D40. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D40
5DS R | D40 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | December 2006 | More modern by 99 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the Canon 5DS R
D40 | 5DS R |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D40
5DS R | D40 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40 has measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).
Check the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 5DS R compared to the D40.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and D40 is 55 and 71 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and D40.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will show more detail having its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5DS R provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D40 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D40 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2006-12-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 3008 x 2000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | - |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 17.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 930 gr (2.05 pounds) | 522 gr (1.15 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 86 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 11.0 |
DXO Low light score | 2308 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL9 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Price at release | $3,699 | $500 |