• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 6.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • APS-C 328.6mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Nikon D40
  • Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
Links
Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
Nikon D40 webpage
Manufacturer website
Predecessor:    
Successor: Nikon D3000
D40 vs D3000
Canon T3
XS vs T3
General
Model Number: D40 XS
Alternate Model Number(s):   EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F
Camera Format: SLR SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $599.95 $699.99
Street Price:   $439.79
Date Available: 2006-12-07 2008-08-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 26.0 oz (737 g)
includes batteries
25.0 oz (710 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size: 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.
(126 x 94 x 64 mm)
5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.
(126 x 98 x 62 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:   Canon
Effective Megapixels: 6.1 10.1
Sensor Format: APS-C APS-C
Sensor size: 369.72mm2 (23.70mm x 15.60mm) 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 7.88 microns 5.71 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x 1.6x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 56  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 21.0  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.0  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 561  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
2256 x 1496 (3.4 MP, Other),
1504 x 1000 (1.5 MP, 3:2)
3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2),
2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2),
1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG, RAW (.NEF) JPEG, 12-bit Raw
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.5 2.9
Video Capture
Can take movies: No No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:    
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No
HD Video Out: No
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Nikon F Canon EF/EF-S
Lens: Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 27 - 83mm 29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual): 18 - 55mm 18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.06x 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
 
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: 52.0mm n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: No No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   0.51x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   0.81x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 2.5
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 19.0x 10.0x
Top Deck Display: No No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 1600 1600
Minimum ISO (native): 200 100
ISO Settings: Auto, 200 - 1600; 3200 extended ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot 35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average
Program Auto Exposure: No Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, no flash Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program
Self Timer: 2 to 20 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. E-TTL II auto flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. 13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description: n/a Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync: 1/500 1/200
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
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: RAW (.NEF) 12-bit Raw
Movie File Format:    
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
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
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional ML-L3 wireless Optional Wired (RS-60E3)
Connections (extended): DC input Wired remote socket
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.60 0.42
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.57 0.69
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): Unlimited 5
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.5 2.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 100 7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.26 seconds 0.16 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.26 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.190 seconds 0.104 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.17 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.098 seconds 0.087 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):   Live View Pre-focused: 0.164
Startup Time: 0.4 seconds 0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.1 seconds 0.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 4.8 seconds 3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 470 shots 500 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: EN-EL9 Proprietary LP-E5
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: PictureProject ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, Digital Photo Professional, PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000)
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: