Canon 700D vs Nikon D40
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Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T5i
- Succeeded the Canon 650D
- Updated by Canon 750D
(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
- Revealed December 2006
- Refreshed by Nikon D3000

Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Canon 700D versus Nikon D40, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and D40 (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 700D was introduced 6 years after the D40 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 700D scores versus the D40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D and Nikon D40. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Nikon D40
700D | D40 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | December 2006 | More modern by 79 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the Canon 700D
D40 | 700D |
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Common features in the Canon 700D and Nikon D40
700D | D40 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 700D has outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40 has measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 700D versus Nikon D40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 700D versus the D40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and D40 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and D40.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 700D to offer you greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher 700D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Specifications
Canon EOS 700D | Nikon D40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 700D | Nikon D40 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel T5i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-06-10 | 2006-12-21 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3008 x 2000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 17.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) | 522 gr (1.15 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 61 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.7 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.0 |
DXO Low light score | 681 | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E8 | EN-EL9 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $649 | $500 |