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Nikon D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camera vs Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera comparison

 Compare Nikon D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camera
Nikon D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camera
Compare Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels16.2 MP10.1 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Display Type-TFT
general
BrandNikonCanon
ModelD5100 16.2MP DSLR CameraEOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
Model NameD5100EOS 40D
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels16.2 MP10.1 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)7.9 x 12.8 x 9.7 cm145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm
Face DetectionYes-
Lens AttachmentBody Only-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-40D
Series-EOS
Weight-740 GM
Maximum Burst-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Maximum ISO6400 ISO6400 ISO
Maximum FPS4-
Sensor TechnologyCMOS-
Sensor Size-22.2 x 14.8 mm
lens features
Manual FocusYes-
Lens Mount-Canon EF mount
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 Type-Eye-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 TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-pixel RGB sensor, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 types , Direct, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, preset manual.Auto, 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
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous shooting mode Approx. 4fpsHigh 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
Shutter Speed-1/8000 to 30 sec. 1/3-stop increments, X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Release Modes-Soft-touch electromagnetic release
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesFill-flash, slow sync, auto slow sync, red-eye reduction, auto with red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, auto, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain with slow sync.Auto 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 12 or 14-bit lossless compressed or compressed RAW, JPEG Baseline-compliantJPEG, RAW Canon CR2
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image Sizing4928 x 3264 LJPEG/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
Picture AngleApprox 1.5x lens focal length-
Gross Pixel-10.50 MP
Still Image Size-3,888 x 2,592
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution921000 dotsapprox. 230000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
Display Type-TFT
Display Resolution-Approx. 230,000 pixels
LCD Display-TFT Color LCD
connectivity features
USB2-
WifiNo-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD / SDHC / SDXC-
Power SupplyEH-5a AC Adapter-
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 FormatMOV movie H.264, MPEG-4 AVC compression format with Linear PCM sound Stereo sound with external microphoneDCF 2.0 Exif 2.21 JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card.
Audio Video InterfaceAudio / Video Output-
modes and functions features
Delete FunctionYes-
Shooting ModesSingle frame, Continuous 4fps, Self-timer, Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, Silent shuttle release, D-Movie.1 Live View shooting 2 Remote Live View shooting with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility
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
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
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