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Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
  • Succeeded the Canon T6s
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Previous Model is Nikon D50
  • Replacement is Nikon D60
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 77D was revealed 9 years after the D40X which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 77D matches up against the D40X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D40X

 77D D40X 
LaunchedFebruary 2017May 2007Newer by 119 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon 77D

 D40X 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D40X

 77D D40X 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 77D provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 77D versus the D40X.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and D40X is 66 and 71 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and D40X.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 77D to offer you more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 77D will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D40X Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography factors
Nikon D40X Street photography factors
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
67
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography advice
Nikon D40X Travel photography advice
80
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D40X Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D40X as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS 77DNikon D40X
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 77D Nikon D40X
Other name EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2007-05-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 3
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash modes - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 522g (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.4
DXO Low light score 971 516
Other
Battery life 600 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $549 $375