| Attribute |
Nikon D3000 × | 
Canon EOS 40D × |
| General | | |
| Model | Nikon D3000 | Canon EOS 40D |
| Brand | Nikon | Canon |
| Manufacturer url | - | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
| Model number | D3000 | 40D |
| Camera format | SLR | Pro SLR |
| Release year (year) | 2009 | 2007 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 126 | 146 |
| Width (mm) | 64 | 74 |
| Height (mm) | 97 | 108 |
| Weight (g) | 800 | 844 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Predecessor | Nikon D40 | Canon 30D |
| Successor | - | Canon 50D |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 10.2 | 10.1 |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 372.88 | 369.72 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 23.6 | 23.7 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Focal Length Multiplier (x) | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| 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 | 62 | 64 |
| Dxo color depth score (bit) | 22.3 | 22.1 |
| Dxo dynamic range score (evs) | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso) | 563 | 703 |
| 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 | | - jpeg
- raw
- sraw (14-bit cr2)
|
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 3 | 6.4 |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | - | - |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - | + |
| Hd video out | - | - |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | - |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 27.00 - 83.00 | - |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 18.00 - 55.00 | - |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 3 | - |
| 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 | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points |
| Auto focus assist light | + | + |
| Manual focus | + | + |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD(playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Eye-level pentamirror w/ 0.8x magnification | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 95%, 0.95x, 22mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x) | 0.53 | - |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x) | 0.8 | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + | + |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 3 | 3 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 230,000 | 230,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | - | 10 |
| Top deck display | - | + |
| Exposure | | |
| Maximum iso (native) | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 | 100 |
| Iso settings | 100 - 1,600; expandable to 3200 | Auto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom function |
| Auto iso mode | + | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- direct sunlight
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- preset
- shade
| - 000k
- 800k - 10
- auto
- cloudy
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- kelvin 2
- shade
- tungsten
|
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/4000 - 30 | 1/8000 - 30 |
| Bulb mode | + | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%) |
| Program auto exposure | + | + |
| Aperture priority | + | + |
| Shutter priority | + | + |
| Full manual exposure | + | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait | Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off |
| Self timer (s) | | |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | - rear-curtain sync.
- red-eye reduction
- red-eye reduction with slow sync
- slow sync
| |
| Flash guide number (iso 100) (m) | 12 | 13 |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max flash sync (s) | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | ISO hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage | | |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | + | + |
| Uncompressed format | | |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + | - |
| Dpof compliant | + | - |
| Remote control | + | - |
| Remote control type | | - |
| Connections (extended) | - | |
| Performance Timing | | |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.48 | 0.3 |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame) | 0.48 | 0.3 |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames) | 6 | 14 |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.51 | - |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 3 | 6.4 |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 16 | - |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 3.1 | - |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames) | 6 | - |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 3 | - |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames) | 6 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.26 | 0.13 |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.26 | - |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | 0.19 | 0.08 |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | 0.29 | - |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| 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) | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Play -> record time (s) | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Power | | |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots) | 550 | 800 |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL9a | Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip |
| Usable battery types | | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
| Software | | |
| Included software | - nikon software suite 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 |