Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D50
D50 vs D40X
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Canon XTi
XTi vs XSi
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Successor: |
Nikon D60
D40X vs D60
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Canon T1i
XSi vs T1i
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Model Number: |
D40X |
XSi |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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EOS 450D, EOS Kiss X2 |
Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$799.95 |
$899.99 |
Street Price: |
$749.99 |
$649.00 |
Date Available: |
2007-04-01 |
2008-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.0 oz
(481 g)
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19.0 oz
(539 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.0 x
3.7 x
2.5 in.
(126 x
94 x
64 mm)
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5.1 x
3.8 x
2.4 in.
(129 x
98 x
62 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.2 |
12.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.10 microns |
5.20 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: |
63 |
61 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.4 |
21.9 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.4 |
10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
516 |
692 |
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944
(5.6 MP,
Other), 1936 x 1296
(2.5 MP,
Other) |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3088 x 2056
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 2256 x 1504
(3.4 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (.NEF) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.0 |
3.5 |
Can take movies: |
No |
No |
Movie Resolution: |
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Movie File Format: |
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None |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
HD Video Out: |
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HD Video Connection: |
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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
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29 -
88mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
55mm
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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
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type |
9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter |
SLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1 |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.54x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.87x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.5 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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230,000 dots
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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 |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
1600 |
1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 1600, Hi-1=3200 |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
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
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot |
35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted |
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, Auto Depth-of-field |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO hot shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.NEF) |
CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
Movie File Format: |
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None |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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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 |
Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 |
Connections (extended): |
DC input |
Wired remote |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.49 |
0.42 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.33 |
0.36 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
6 |
1 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.0 |
3.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
7 |
53 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.24 seconds |
0.16 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.25 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.179 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.30 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.095 seconds |
0.089 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.4 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
520 shots |
500 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL9 |
Proprietary LP-E5 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
PictureProject |
Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
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Successor to the EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. Newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor, 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion, enhanced Live View, improved Autofocus and Framing Rate, bundled with new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer lens for $900. |