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Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D50
  • New Model is Nikon D60
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 760D and Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 760D was announced 7 years later than the D40X and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 760D grades versus the D40X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D40X

 760D D40X 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2007More recent by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 760D

 D40X 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D40X

 760D D40X 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 760D has outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon D40X has dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 760D and the D40X.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 760D and D40X is 66 and 71 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and D40X.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 760D to produce greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 760D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D40X Portrait photography factors
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography highlights
Nikon D40X Street photography highlights
70
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D Sports photography advice
Nikon D40X Sports photography advice
61
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
40
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 760D
Travel photography with Nikon D40X
66
has touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D40X Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 760D
Vlogging with Nikon D40X
72
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS 760DNikon D40X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 760D Nikon D40X
Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2007-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 19 3
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash settings - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 522 gr (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 11.4
DXO Low light rating 915 516
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $849 $375