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Canon EOS 5D vs Nikon D40
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS 5D

Canon EOS 5D
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Nikon D40

Nikon d40 camera image
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Canon EOS 5D
vs
Nikon D40
Optics
Optics
46%
33%
Megapixels
12.7 MP
6 MP
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
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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