Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi

Comparison of Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 40D ×
Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 40DCanon EOS 400D Rebel XTi
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number40DXTi
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos kiss digital x
  • eos-400d digital
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146127
Width (mm)7465
Height (mm)10894
Weight (g)844510
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 30DCanon XT
SuccessorCanon 50DCanon XSi
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72328.56
Sensor width (mm)23.722.2
Sensor height (mm)15.614.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.15.71
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6462
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.122.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.311
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)703664
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
  • cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.43
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Image Storage
Movie file format-None
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
Lens-Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-29.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-28
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points9-point phase detection CT-SIR CMOS Sensor, 1 cross-type, 8 single-axis
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 95%, 0.95x, 22mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 21mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom functionAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • 800k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%)35-zone SPC: evaluative, 9% spot, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesGreen Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash OffPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1313
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
  • cr2 raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • rc-1 / rc-5 ir
  • rs-60e3 wired
Connections (extended)
  • n3-type push-in terminal
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.35
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)149
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.43
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.2
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.13
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.1
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag Live View Silent Mode 1 = 0.166sFull AF lag Live View Silent Mode 2 = 0.168sFull AF lag Live View Silent Mode disabled = 0.283s-
Startup time (s)0.40.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.93
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)800370
Battery form factorProprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery GripProprietary NB-2LH
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional 3.1
  • eos utility 2.1
  • zoombrowser ex 5.8 and imagebrowser 5.8
  • file viewer utility
  • photoshop elements
  • photostitch
  • remotecapture
  • twain / wia drivers
  • zoombrowser ex (photorecord) / imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresReplaces EOS 30D- 10.1 MP, APS-C CMOS sensor- Single DIGIC III processor, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode- ISO 100-1600/3200- 6.5fps, 75 JPEGLCD is new model with wide 160 degree viewing angle, much brighter backlight



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