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Canon 700D vs Nikon D40

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Nikon D40 front
Portability
71
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(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
Nikon D40
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Nikon D40

 700D D40 
RevealedJune 2013December 2006More modern by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the Canon 700D

 D40 700D 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Nikon D40

 700D D40 
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).

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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.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 size comparison

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

Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography info
Nikon D40 Portrait photography info
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
53
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 700D Street photography features
Nikon D40 Street photography features
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 700D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D40 as a Sports photography camera
55
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (440 per charge)
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D Travel photography features
Nikon D40 Travel photography features
64
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
low battery (440 CIPA)
47
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 700D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D40 Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (440 shots)
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D Vlogging info
Nikon D40 Vlogging info
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 700D vs Nikon D40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Nikon D40
 Canon EOS 700DNikon D40
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