Canon T7i vs Nikon D40

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon T7i versus Nikon D40, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and D40 (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T7i was announced 10 years later than the D40 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the T7i grades versus the D40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Nikon D40. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T7i Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Nikon D40 has proportions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the T7i vs the D40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and D40 is 67 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and D40.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon T7i to offer more detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger T7i provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.