Attribute | ![]() Canon EOS 40D × | ![]() Nikon D40 × |
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General | ||
Model | Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D40 |
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ | - |
Model number | 40D | D40 |
Camera format | Pro SLR | SLR |
Release year (year) | 2007 | 2006 |
Tripod mount | + | + |
Length (mm) | 146 | 126 |
Width (mm) | 74 | 64 |
Height (mm) | 108 | 94 |
Weight (g) | 844 | 737 |
Waterproof | - | - |
Predecessor | Canon 30D | - |
Successor | Canon 50D | Nikon D300 |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor manufacturer | Canon | - |
Effective megapixels (MP) | 10.1 | 6.1 |
Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor area (mm²) | 369.72 | 369.72 |
Sensor width (mm) | 23.7 | 23.7 |
Sensor height (mm) | 15.6 | 15.6 |
Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 6.1 | 7.88 |
Focal Length Multiplier (x) | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color filter type | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti aliasing filter | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-cleaning | + | - |
Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
Dxo sensor score | 64 | 56 |
Dxo color depth score (bit) | 22.1 | 21 |
Dxo dynamic range score (evs) | 11.3 | 11 |
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso) | 703 | 561 |
Image Capture | ||
Image resolution |
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Continuous-mode (fps) | 6.4 | 2.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies | - | - |
Composite video out | + | + |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
Video usable as viewfinder | + | - |
Lens and Optics | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Lens | - | Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | - | 27.00 - 83.00 |
Focal length (actual) (mm) | - | 18.00 - 55.00 |
Zoom ratio (x) | - | 3.06 |
Aperture range (f) | - | 0.18 - 0.29 |
Integrated nd filter | - | - |
Min focus range (cm) | - | 28 |
Filter thread (mm) | - | 52 |
Optical image stabilization | - | - |
Digital zoom | - | - |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto focus | + | + |
Auto focus type | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points | Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type |
Auto focus assist light | + | + |
Manual focus | + | + |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD(playback only) |
Viewfinder type | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 95%, 0.95x, 22mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter |
Focus peaking | - | - |
Display | ||
Eye-level viewfinder | + | + |
Rear display | + | + |
Rear display size (inch) | 3 | 2.5 |
Rear display resolution (dots) | 230,000 | 230,000 |
Touchscreen | - | - |
Articulating screen | - | - |
Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
Selfie screen | - | - |
Max playback zoom (x) | 10 | 19 |
Top deck display | + | - |
Exposure | ||
Maximum iso (native) | 1,600 | 1,600 |
Minimum iso (native) | 100 | 200 |
Iso settings | Auto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom function | Auto, 200 - 1600; 3200 extended |
Auto iso mode | + | + |
White balance settings |
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Shutter speed range (s) | 1/8000 - 30 | 1/4000 - 30 |
Bulb mode | + | + |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%) | 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot |
Program auto exposure | + | - |
Aperture priority | + | + |
Shutter priority | + | + |
Full manual exposure | + | + |
Creative exposure modes | Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off | Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, no flash |
Self timer (s) |
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High resolution composite | - | - |
Flash | ||
Built-in flash | + | + |
Flash modes |
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Flash guide number (iso 100) (m) | 13 | 12 |
Flash range description | Lens aperture dependent | - |
Max flash sync (s) | 1/250 | 1/500 |
Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External flash connection | Hot Shoe | ISO hot shoe |
Image Storage | ||
Usable memory types |
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Dual card slots | - | - |
Raw capture support | + | + |
Uncompressed format |
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Connectivity | ||
Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
NFC | - | - |
Bluetooth | - | - |
Built-in gps | - | - |
Microphone jack | - | - |
Headphone jack | - | - |
External connections |
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Pictbridge compliant | - | + |
Dpof compliant | - | + |
Remote control | - | + |
Remote control type | - |
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Connections (extended) |
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Performance Timing | ||
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame) | 0.3 | 0.57 |
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames) | 14 | - |
Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - |
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 6.4 | 2.5 |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | - | 100 |
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.13 | 0.26 |
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | - | 0.26 |
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | 0.08 | 0.19 |
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.06 | 0.1 |
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) | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Play -> record time (s) | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 2.9 | 4.8 |
Power | ||
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots) | 800 | 470 |
Battery form factor | Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip | EN-EL9 |
Usable battery types |
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Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
Software | ||
Included software |
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Os compatibility |
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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 | - |