Canon 1D Mark II vs Nikon D40X
The Canon EOS-1D Mark II and the Nikon D40X are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in January 2004 and March 2007. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on an APS-H (1D Mark II) and an APS-C (D40X) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 8.2 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 10 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Canon 1D Mark II | Nikon D40X | |
Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Nikon F mount lenses | |
8.2 MP, APS-H Sensor | 10 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
no Video | no Video | |
ISO 100-1600 (50-3200) | ISO 100-1600 (100-3200) | |
Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | |
2.0" LCD, 230k dots | 2.5" LCD, 230k dots | |
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | |
8.3 shutter flaps per second | 3 shutter flaps per second | |
Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed | |
1200 shots per battery charge | 520 shots per battery charge | |
156 x 158 x 80 mm, 1535 g | 124 x 94 x 64 mm, 522 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1D Mark II vs Nikon D40X
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 1D Mark II and the Nikon D40X is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon D40X is considerably smaller (53 percent) than the Canon 1D Mark II. Moreover, the D40X is substantially lighter (66 percent) than the 1D Mark II. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 1D Mark II is splash and dust resistant, while the D40X does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (1D Mark II) and the Nikon Lens Catalog (D40X).
Concerning battery life, the 1D Mark II gets 1200 shots out of its NP-E3 battery, while the D40X can take 520 images on a single charge of its EN-EL9 power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1D Mark II has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the D40X, there are third party battery grips available as optional accessories (see here on eBay).
The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, just click on the right or left arrow next to the camera that you would like to inspect. Alternatively, you can also use the CAM-parator to select your camera combination among a larger number of options.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 54.1 oz | 1200 | Y | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Nikon D40X« | 4.9 in | 3.7 in | 2.5 in | 18.4 oz | 520 | n | Mar 2007 | 729 | - | Nikon D40X | ||
Canon 5DS« » | 6.0 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 32.8 oz | 700 | Y | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Canon 5DS R« » | 6.0 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 32.8 oz | 700 | Y | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS R | |||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 43.4 oz | 1500 | Y | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 40.7 oz | 2200 | Y | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | 5.9 in | 6.3 in | 3.1 in | 48.9 oz | 1800 | Y | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 55.2 oz | 1200 | Y | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 5D« » | 6.0 in | 4.4 in | 3.0 in | 31.6 oz | 400 | Y | Aug 2005 | 3,299 | - | Canon 5D | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 42.9 oz | 1200 | Y | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 44.6 oz | 600 | Y | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Canon 1D« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 55.9 oz | 500 | Y | Sep 2001 | 6,499 | - | Canon 1D | ||
Nikon D3000« » | 5.0 in | 3.8 in | 2.5 in | 18.9 oz | 500 | n | Jul 2009 | 599 | - | Nikon D3000 | ||
Nikon D5000« » | 5.0 in | 4.1 in | 3.1 in | 20.8 oz | 510 | n | Apr 2009 | 749 | - | Nikon D5000 | ||
Nikon D60« » | 5.0 in | 3.7 in | 2.5 in | 18.4 oz | 500 | n | Jan 2008 | 629 | - | Nikon D60 | ||
Nikon D40« » | 4.9 in | 3.7 in | 2.5 in | 18.4 oz | 470 | n | Nov 2006 | 499 | - | Nikon D40 | ||
Nikon D80« » | 5.2 in | 4.1 in | 3.0 in | 23.6 oz | 600 | n | Aug 2006 | 999 | - | Nikon D80 | ||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The D40X was launched at a markedly lower price (by 84 percent) than the 1D Mark II, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison: Canon 1D Mark II vs Nikon D40X
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 1D Mark II features an APS-H sensor and the Nikon D40X an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the D40X is 32 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.3 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the D40X offers a higher resolution of 10 megapixels, compared with 8.2 MP of the 1D Mark II. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 6.11μm versus 8.17μm for the 1D Mark II). However, it should be noted that the D40X is much more recent (by 3 years and 1 month) than the 1D Mark II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.
The Canon EOS-1D Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, which can be extended to ISO 50-3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D40X are ISO 100 to ISO 1600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-3200..

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The Overall DXO ratings for the two cameras under consideration are close, suggesting that they provide similar imaging performance. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.1 | 1003 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Nikon D40X« | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | - | 22.4 | 11.4 | 516 | 63 | Nikon D40X | |
Canon 5DS« » | Full Frame | 50.3 | 8688 | 5792 | 1080/60p | 24.7 | 12.4 | 2381 | 87 | Canon 5DS | |
Canon 5DS R« » | Full Frame | 50.3 | 8688 | 5792 | 1080/60p | 24.6 | 12.4 | 2308 | 86 | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | APS-H | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.0 | 1320 | 74 | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | APS-H | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | - | 22.7 | 11.7 | 1078 | 71 | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | - | 24.0 | 12.0 | 1663 | 80 | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.2 | 975 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 5D« » | Full Frame | 12.7 | 4368 | 2912 | - | 22.9 | 11.1 | 1368 | 71 | Canon 5D | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Full Frame | 16.6 | 4992 | 3328 | - | 23.3 | 11.3 | 1480 | 74 | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | Full Frame | 11.0 | 4064 | 2704 | - | 21.8 | 11.0 | 954 | 63 | Canon 1Ds | |
Canon 1D« » | APS-H | 4.1 | 2496 | 1662 | - | - | - | - | - | Canon 1D | |
Nikon D3000« » | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | - | 22.3 | 11.1 | 563 | 62 | Nikon D3000 | |
Nikon D5000« » | APS-C | 12.2 | 4288 | 2848 | 720/24p | 22.7 | 12.5 | 868 | 72 | Nikon D5000 | |
Nikon D60« » | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | - | 22.5 | 11.4 | 562 | 65 | Nikon D60 | |
Nikon D40« » | APS-C | 6.0 | 3008 | 2000 | - | 21.0 | 11.0 | 561 | 56 | Nikon D40 | |
Nikon D80« » | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | - | 22.1 | 11.2 | 524 | 61 | Nikon D80 |
Feature comparison: Canon 1D Mark II vs Nikon D40X
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 1D Mark II and the D40X are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon 1D Mark II and Nikon D40X along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.3 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Nikon D40X« | optical | n | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Nikon D40X | |
Canon 5DS« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 5DS | |
Canon 5DS R« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.5 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 5D« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.0 | n | n | Canon 5D | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 4.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 120 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds | |
Canon 1D« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 120 | fixed | n | 16000 | 8.0 | n | n | Canon 1D | |
Nikon D3000« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Nikon D3000 | |
Nikon D5000« » | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | full-flex | n | 4000 | 4.0 | Y | n | Nikon D5000 | |
Nikon D60« » | optical | n | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Nikon D60 | |
Nikon D40« » | optical | n | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 2.5 | Y | n | Nikon D40 | |
Nikon D80« » | optical | n | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Nikon D80 |
One feature that is present on the 1D Mark II, but is missing on the D40X is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The 1D Mark II writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or SD cards, while the D40X uses SDHC cards. The 1D Mark II features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the D40X only has one slot.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1D Mark II vs Nikon D40X
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Nikon D40X and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Nikon D40X« | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D40X | |
Canon 5DS« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5DS | |
Canon 5DS R« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 5D« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | FW | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds | |
Canon 1D« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | FW | - | - | - | Canon 1D | |
Nikon D3000« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D3000 | |
Nikon D5000« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D5000 | |
Nikon D60« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D60 | |
Nikon D40« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D40 | |
Nikon D80« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D80 |
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 1D Mark II (unlike the D40X) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 1D Mark II and the D40X have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The 1D Mark II was replaced by the Canon 1D Mark II N, while the D40X was followed by the Nikon D60 .
Review summary: Canon 1D Mark II vs Nikon D40X
So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 1D Mark II and the Nikon D40X? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II:
- Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (1 stops ISO advantage).
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 4000/sec) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8.3 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1200 versus 520) on a single battery charge.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in January 2004).

Advantages of the Nikon D40X:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (10 vs 8.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 11%.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (2.5" vs 2.0") for image review and settings control.
- More compact: Is smaller (124x94mm vs 156x158mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 1013g or 66 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (2.0 vs 1.1).
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (84 percent cheaper at launch).
- More modern: Reflects 3 years and 1 month of technical progress since the 1D Mark II launch.
If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the 1D Mark II emerges as the winner of the contest (10 : 8 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 1D Mark II or the D40X handle or perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews: Canon 1D Mark II vs Nikon D40X
This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below summarizes the assessments of some of the best known camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The full reviews are available by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | - | HiRec | - | rev | - | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Nikon D40X« | 79/100 | HiRec | 4/5 | rev | 4/5 | Mar 2007 | 729 | - | Nikon D40X | ||
Canon 5DS« » | Rec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Canon 5DS R« » | Rec | 83/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS R | |||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | - | 89/100 | - | 5/5 | - | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | - | - | - | rev | - | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | - | HiRec | 4.5/5 | - | - | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | - | - | - | - | - | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 5D« » | 88/100 | HiRec | rev | rev | - | Aug 2005 | 3,299 | - | Canon 5D | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Canon 1D« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2001 | 6,499 | - | Canon 1D | ||
Nikon D3000« » | Rec | 72/100 | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jul 2009 | 599 | - | Nikon D3000 | ||
Nikon D5000« » | HiRec | 75/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Apr 2009 | 749 | - | Nikon D5000 | ||
Nikon D60« » | 80/100 | HiRec | 4/5 | rev | 4.5/5 | Jan 2008 | 629 | - | Nikon D60 | ||
Nikon D40« » | 81/100 | HiRec | rev | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Nov 2006 | 499 | - | Nikon D40 | ||
Nikon D80« » | Rec | HiRec | rev | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2006 | 999 | - | Nikon D80 |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Canon 1D Mark II vs Nikon D40X
Camera Model | Canon 1D Mark II | Nikon D40X |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Nikon F mount lenses |
Launch Date | January 2004 | March 2007 |
Launch Price | USD 4499 | USD 729 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Format | APS-H Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 28.7 x 19.1 mm | 23.6 x 19.1 mm |
Sensor Area | 548.17 mm2 | 372.88 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 34.5 mm | 28.4 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.3x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 8.2 Megapixels | 10 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 3504 x 2336 pixels | 3872 x 2592 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 8.17 μm | 6.11 μm |
Pixel Density | 1.49 MP/cm2 | 2.69 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | no Video | no Video |
ISO Setting | 100-1600 ISO | 100-1600 ISO |
ISO Boost | 50-3200 ISO | 100-3200 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC II | EXPEED |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 66 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 22.3 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.1 | 11.4 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 1003 | 516 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.55x | 0.53x |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
Rear LCD Size | 2.0 inch | 2.5 inch |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Fixed screen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Phase-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 8.3 shutter flaps/s | 3 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF or SD cards | SDHC cards |
Second Storage Option | Dual card slots | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | no HDMI |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | no Wifi |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed |
Battery Type | NP-E3 power pack | EN-EL9 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1200 shots per charge | 520 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in) |
124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 2.5 in) |
Camera Weight | 1535 g (54.1 oz) | 522 g (18.4 oz) |
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