Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi and Nikon D40X

Comparison of Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi and Nikon D40X [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D40X ×
Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi ×
General
ModelNikon D40XCanon EOS 400D Rebel XTi
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD40XXTi
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos kiss digital x
  • eos-400d digital
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)126127
Width (mm)6465
Height (mm)9494
Weight (g)481510
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D50Canon XT
SuccessorNikon D60Canon XSi
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)372.88328.56
Sensor width (mm)23.622.2
Sensor height (mm)15.814.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.15.71
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 score6362
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.422.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.411
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)516664
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 (.nef)
  • cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)33
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 mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DXCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0029.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2828
Filter thread (mm)5258
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type9-point phase detection CT-SIR CMOS Sensor, 1 cross-type, 8 single-axis
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 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)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1910
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600, Hi-1=3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot35-zone SPC: evaluative, 9% spot, center-weighted
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesportrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, no flashPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • rear-curtain sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionISO hot shoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.nef)
  • 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
  • optional ml-l3 wireless
  • rc-1 / rc-5 ir
  • rs-60e3 wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.490.35
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.330.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)69
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)33
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)78
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.2
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.180.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.3-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.1
Startup time (s)0.40.4
Play -> record time (s)0.40.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)53
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)520370
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL9Proprietary NB-2LH
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • file viewer utility
  • photoshop elements
  • photostitch
  • remotecapture
  • twain / wia drivers
  • zoombrowser ex (photorecord) / imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-LCD is new model with wide 160 degree viewing angle, much brighter backlight



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