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Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Alternative Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Replaced the Canon T7i
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Released May 2007
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D50
  • Renewed by Nikon D60
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon T8i versus Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T8i was brought out 12 years later than the D40X and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the T8i scores against the D40X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D40X

 T8i D40X 
ReleasedFebruary 2020May 2007More recent by 155 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Canon T8i

 D40X T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D40X

 T8i D40X 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i has physical measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40X has proportions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Canon T8i versus Nikon D40X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the T8i compared to the D40X.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and D40X is 67 and 71 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and D40X.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon T8i to provide you with greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger T8i provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography advice
Nikon D40X Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
76
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (800 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography factors
Nikon D40X Travel photography factors
80
better than average battery life (800 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D40X Landscape photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (800 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging advice
Nikon D40X Vlogging advice
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D40X
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D40X
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D40X
Otherwise known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-02-12 2007-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 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 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 17.00 m
Flash options - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 522 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 516
Other
Battery life 800 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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
Launch cost $750 $375