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Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 2000D
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed May 2007
  • Succeeded the Nikon D50
  • Refreshed by Nikon D60
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon T7 and Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7 was launched 10 years later than the D40X and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the T7 grades vs the D40X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Nikon D40X

 T7 D40X 
RevealedFebruary 2018May 2007Fresher by 131 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon T7

 D40X T7 

Common features in the Canon T7 and Nikon D40X

 T7 D40X 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T7 features external dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the T7 compared to the D40X.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and D40X is 68 and 71 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7 and D40X.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon T7 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher T7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7
Portrait photography with Nikon D40X
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography info
Nikon D40X Street photography info
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography information
Nikon D40X Sports photography information
62
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (500 shots)
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography details
Nikon D40X Travel photography details
56
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D40X Landscape photography advice
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D40X as a Vlogging camera
28
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Nikon D40X
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7 Nikon D40X
Also referred to as EOS 2000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2007-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 475 gr (1.05 lb) 522 gr (1.15 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 11.4
DXO Low light score 1009 516
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $390 $375