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Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Older Model is Canon T6i
  • Renewed by Canon T8i
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Released May 2007
  • Old Model is Nikon D50
  • Later Model is Nikon D60
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T7i was launched 9 years after the D40X which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the T7i matches up vs the D40X for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D40X

 T7i D40X 
ReleasedFebruary 2017May 2007More modern by 119 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon T7i

 D40X T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D40X

 T7i D40X 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon T7i offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Nikon D40X has specifications of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T7i against the D40X.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and D40X is 67 and 71 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and D40X.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon T7i to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger T7i provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography features
Nikon D40X Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
66
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Nikon D40X
80
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Nikon D40X Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D40X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D40X
Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2007-05-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash settings - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 lbs) 522g (1.15 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 516
Other
Battery life 600 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $749 $375