Canon T6s vs Nikon D40X
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D40X Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Replaced the Canon 700D
- Newer Model is Canon 77D
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Lets take a closer look at the Canon T6s vs Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe T6s was introduced 7 years later than the D40X and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the T6s scores versus the D40X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T6s & Nikon D40X. The whole galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery & Nikon D40X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Nikon D40X
| T6s | D40X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | May 2007 | More recent by 94 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon T6s
| D40X | T6s |
|---|
Common features in the Canon T6s and Nikon D40X
| T6s | D40X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Canon T6s vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon T6s features physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40X has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the T6s versus the D40X.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and D40X is 66 and 71 respectively.
Canon T6s vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and D40X.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon T6s to offer greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher T6s is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D40X Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Nikon D40X | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Nikon D40X |
| Also referred to as | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2007-05-27 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 19 | 3 |
| Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 grams (1.25 lbs) | 522 grams (1.15 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | EN-EL9 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $849 | $375 |