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Comparison of Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D200 [S]ave

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Nikon D200 ×
Canon EOS 40D ×
General
ModelNikon D200Canon EOS 40D
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD20040D
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20052007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147146
Width (mm)7474
Height (mm)113108
Weight (g)830844
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon 30D
SuccessorNikon D300Canon 50D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)372.88369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.623.7
Sensor height (mm)15.815.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.16.1
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6464
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.322.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.511.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)583703
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 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
  • 12-bit compression
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (raw)
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
Continuous-mode (fps)56.4
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNikon F mount-
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 verticalAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 95%, 0.95x, 22mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.63-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.94-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)2510
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1 (3200)Auto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom function
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 6 presets
  • auto
  • manual
  • 000k
  • 800k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%)
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes-
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range description(ISO 100 at 20�C/68�F): approx. 12m / 39ft (manual 13m / 42ft)Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit compression
  • nef (raw)
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
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
  • optional mc30/36
  • wt-3
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • gps nmea 0183 (ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin d-sub cable (optional) and gps adapter cord mc-35 (optional)
  • n3-type push-in terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)2214
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)56.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)31-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.13
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.06
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)0.20.4
Play -> record time (s)-0.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)32.9
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)340800
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL3eProprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject cd-rom
  • digital photo professional 3.1
  • eos utility 2.1
  • zoombrowser ex 5.8 and imagebrowser 5.8
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Replaces 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 JPEG



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