Canon T6 vs Nikon D40

Its time to look much closer at the Canon T6 versus Nikon D40, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D40 (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6 was introduced 9 years after the D40 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the T6 grades against the D40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS T6 and Nikon D40. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon T6 Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T6 offers external measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the T6 vs the D40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and D40 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T6 and D40.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon T6 to render more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer T6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.