Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Key Specs
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- 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
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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).

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.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7 & Nikon D40X. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T7 Gallery & Nikon D40X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Nikon D40X
T7 | D40X | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | May 2007 | Fresher by 131 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon T7
D40X | T7 |
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Common features in the Canon T7 and Nikon D40X
T7 | D40X | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon T7 and Nikon D40X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7 vs Nikon D40X Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Nikon D40X | |
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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 |