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Canon EOS 5D vs Nikon D40
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS 5D

Canon EOS 5D
Winner!
40%

Nikon D40

Nikon d40 camera image
28%
Canon EOS 5D
vs
Nikon D40
Price
Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EOS 5D
D40
Released
2005
2006
Announcement Date
August 22, 2005
November 16, 2006
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
46%
33%
Megapixels
12.7 MP
6 MP
Image Resolution
4368 x 2912 px
3008 x 2000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CCD
Sensor Size
24 x 36 mm
16 x 24 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C
Frame Rate
3 fps
2.5 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Digic II
Nikon Image processing engine
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
1,600
1,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
3200
3200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
9
3
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Video
Video
Time-Lapse Built In
Features
Features
30%
17%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
2.5"
2.5"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
230,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
24%
27%
Memory Card
Compact Flash (Type I or II)
SD / SDHC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BP-511A
EN-EL9
Battery Life
400 shots
470 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
71%
56%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.9 bits
21 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.1 EVs
11 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1368
561
Scores
User Scores
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