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Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
  • Updated by Canon T7i
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Released May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Updated by Nikon D60
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Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon T6i versus Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T6i was introduced 7 years later than the D40X and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the T6i matches up versus the D40X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Nikon D40X

 T6i D40X 
ReleasedFebruary 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 friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon T6i

 D40X T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Nikon D40X

 T6i D40X 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T6i has external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40X has measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T6i versus Nikon D40X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the T6i against the D40X.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T6i and D40X is 66 and 71 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and D40X.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon T6i to give you more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer T6i is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Nikon D40X
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography details
Nikon D40X Sports photography details
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 per charge)
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6i
Travel photography with Nikon D40X
66
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6i
Landscape photography with Nikon D40X
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging information
Nikon D40X Vlogging information
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon T6i vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iNikon D40X
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D40X
Alternate name EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2007-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 19 3
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash options - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lbs) 522 gr (1.15 lbs)
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 score 71 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 11.4
DXO Low light score 919 516
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $749 $375