Canon 650D vs Nikon D40X

Let's look much closer at the Canon 650D versus Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and D40X (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was released 5 years later than the D40X and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 650D scores against the D40X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D and Nikon D40X. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery and Nikon D40X Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 650D has got external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Nikon D40X has sizing of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 650D vs the D40X.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 650D and D40X is 65 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and D40X.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 650D to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent 650D will have a benefit in sensor tech.