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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Earlier Model is Canon SL2
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
  • Announced May 2007
  • Old Model is Nikon D50
  • Refreshed by Nikon D60
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SL3 versus Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was introduced 12 years after the D40X which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL3 grades against the D40X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Nikon D40X

 SL3 D40X 
AnnouncedApril 2019May 2007More modern by 145 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon SL3

 D40X SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Nikon D40X

 SL3 D40X 
Focus manually More precise focus

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SL3 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40X has specifications 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SL3 versus the D40X.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and D40X is 71 and 71 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and D40X.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SL3 to give you more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SL3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D40X Portrait photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography info
Nikon D40X Street photography info
75
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL3
Sports photography with Nikon D40X
70
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Nikon D40X
82
better than average battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D40X Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
no image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL3
Vlogging with Nikon D40X
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Nikon D40X
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Nikon D40X
Also called as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-10 2007-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 3
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 17.00 m
Flash options - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449 gr (0.99 lb) 522 gr (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 516
Other
Battery life 1070 pictures -
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 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $375