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| Predecessor: |
Canon 30D
30D vs 40D |
Nikon D3300
D3300 vs D3400 |
| Successor: |
Canon 50D
40D vs 50D |
Nikon D3500
D3400 vs D3500 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 40D | D3400 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1299.00 | $649.95 |
| Street Price: | $496.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2007-09-15 | 2016-09-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
29.8 oz
(844 g)
includes batteries |
22.8 oz
(645 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.7 x
4.3 x
2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm) |
4.9 x
3.9 x
3.0 in. (124 x 98 x 76 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.10 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | 86 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.1 | 24.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 | 13.9 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 703 | 1,192 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4496 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, sRAW (14-bit CR2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Lens: | n/a | Nikkor AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T); 7 diaphragm blades | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
56 -
38 cm 22.0 - 15.0 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 55.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points | OVF: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| 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% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom function | Auto, 100 - 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,800K - 10,000K | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%) | 420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key |
| Self Timer: | 10,2 seconds | 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with redeye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Lens aperture dependent; Approx. 22/7, 26/8 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
| 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 |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, sRAW (14-bit CR2) | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 infrared remote | |
| Connections (extended): | N3-type push-in terminal | Type-C Mini HDMI with CEC, USB 2.0 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 14 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | 0.20 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.64 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.280 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.078 seconds | 0.104 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.061 seconds | 0.080 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag Live View Silent Mode 1 = 0.166s Full AF lag Live View Silent Mode 2 = 0.168s Full AF lag Live View Silent Mode disabled = 0.283s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.9 seconds | 2.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots | 1200 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 60 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip | Proprietary EN-EL14a |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional 3.1, EOS Utility 2.1, ZoomBrowser EX 5.8 and ImageBrowser 5.8 | ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X. | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & 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, 17 RAW - Faster 9-point AF, all cross-type - Improved 0.95x, 0.95% viewfinder - 3-inch LCD with Live View function - Integrated Cleaning System with Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, Dust Delete Data - Magnesium alloy body cover, weather-proofed - 100K actuation shutter Additionally offered in a kit version with Canon's EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens at an estimated selling price of $1,499.00 | Available in black or red. |
