Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Canon 700D
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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).

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.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 760D and Nikon D40X. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 760D Gallery and Nikon D40X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D40X
760D | D40X | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | May 2007 | More recent by 94 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 760D
D40X | 760D |
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Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D40X
760D | D40X | |||
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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).
Contrast the Canon 760D and Nikon D40X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 760D vs Nikon D40X Specifications
Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D40X | |
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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 |