Nikon D800 36.3MP DSLR Camera vs Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels36.3 MP10.1 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display Size3.2 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Display Type-TFT
general
BrandNikonCanon
ModelD800 36.3MP DSLR CameraEOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
Model NameD800EOS 40D
Model NumberD80040D
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody Only-
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels36.3 MP10.1 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)123 x 146 x 81.5 mm145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm
Weight1000 GM740 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsType C, Mini HDMI-
Series-EOS
Maximum Burst-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.6 mm22.2 x 14.8 mm
ISO RatingISO 100 - 6400-
Maximum ISO-6400 ISO
lens features
Lens MountNikon F mountCanon EF mount
Manual FocusYes-
Dust ReductionYes-
Lens Construction-11 elements in 9 groups
Compatible Lens-Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses
Color Filter-Primary RGB Color Filter
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeEye-level Pentaprism Single-lens Reflex ViewfinderEye-level SLR with solid glass pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage-95%
Viewfinder Magnification-0.95x -1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment--3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Viewfinder Eye Point-22mm
Other Viewfinder Features-AF AF points, focus confirmation light, Exposure shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning, Flash flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light, Image monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information
focus features
Auto FocusYes-
White BalancingAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual can be stored, Color Temperature 2500 K - 10000 K, All with Fine-tuningAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature 2,500~10,000K
Focus Mode-Manual focus Autofocus Live View image interrupted for AF
Focus Range-EV -0.5 ~18 ISO 100 at 73A DegreeF/23A DegreeC
Focus Points-9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses
Metering Modes-Evaluative metering linked to all AF pointsPartial metering approx. 9% of viewfinderSpot metering approx. 3.8% of viewfinderCenter-weighted average metering
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/8000 sec1/8000 to 30 sec. 1/3-stop increments, X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsYes, 1-4 fps Continuous Low-speed Mode, 4 fps Continuous high-speedHigh speed Max 6.5 shots/sec. Low speed Max 3 shots/sec.
Shutter Type-Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Release Modes-Soft-touch electromagnetic release
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFront Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Rear-curtain Sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync SupportedAuto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Flash Compensation-2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments
image features
Image FormatNEF RAW, JPEG, NEF RAW JPEG, DCF 2.0, DPOF, EXIF 2.3JPEG, RAW Canon CR2
Gross Pixel-10.50 MP
Image Sizing-JPEG/Large Approx. 3.5MB 3,888 x 2,592JPEG/Medium Approx. 2.1MB 2,816 x 1,880JPEG/Small Approx. 1.2MB 1,936 x 1,288RAW Approx. 12.4MB 3,888 x 2,592sRAW Approx. 7.1MB 1,936 x 1,288
Still Image Size-3,888 x 2,592
display features
Display Size3.2 inch3 inch
Display Type-TFT
Display Resolution-Approx. 230,000 pixels
LCD Display-TFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution-approx. 230000 dots
connectivity features
WifiNo-
storage and power features
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Power Requirement-7.4 V DC
Battery Life-Number of shots approx. *The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A *The figures above are based on CIPA Camera & Imaging Products Association testing standards
audio and video features
Video Resolution7,360-
Video FormatMOV, H.264 / MPEG-4DCF 2.0 Exif 2.21 JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card.
exposure features
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
Exposure Compensation-+/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments
Manual Exposure-Yes
modes and functions features
Silent Shooting-Provided Mode 1 and 2
Drive Modes-Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer 10 sec. or 2 sec. delay
Shooting Modes-1 Live View shooting 2 Remote Live View shooting with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility
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