Nikon D40x vs Canon EOS R5 C

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D40x and Canon EOS R5 C. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D40x is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R5 C is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D40x were released 2007 and Canon EOS R5 C was released 2022. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D40x 2007
Canon EOS R5 C 2022

Type of camera

Nikon D40x is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R5 C is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D40x has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS R5 C has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D40x 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS R5 C 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D40x has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R5 C has 45 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D40x 10 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592
Canon EOS R5 C 45 MP
44761088 pixels
8192 x 5464

Canon EOS R5 C has a 346 % larger resolution than Nikon D40x. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS R5 C has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D40x. Canon EOS R5 C has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D40x has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D40x 100-3200
Canon EOS R5 C 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS R5 C has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D40x does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D40x there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R5 C belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D40x
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R5 C

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D40x can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R5 C can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D40x 3
Canon EOS R5 C 20

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS R5 C. Sadly, the Nikon D40x does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS R5 C weighs 770 gr (equal to 1.7 lb) which is 48% heavier than Nikon D40x and its 522 gr (or 1.15 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D40x 522 gr
1.15 lb
Canon EOS R5 C 770 gr
1.7 lb

Nikon D40x vs Canon EOS R5 C Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D40x and Canon EOS R5 C, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Name Nikon D40x Canon EOS R5 C
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Release Year 2007 2022
Release Date 2007-03-06 2022-01-19
MSRP 729 USD 4499 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 3872 x 2592 pixels 8192 x 5464 pixels
Megapixels 10 MP 45 MP
Image Processor EXPEED DIGIC X
Image
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 6 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Autofocus Motor No Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 3 1053
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2,5” 3.2”
Screen dots 230000 2100000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) 0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 5760000
Photography features
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Frames per second 3 fps 20 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 17 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
H.265
XF-AVC
Video resolution N/A 3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
7680 x 4320
8192 x 4320
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11ac (dual-band) + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
Yes
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS R5 C
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Nikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion & charger included
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 520 shots 320 shots
Width 124 mm 142 mm
Height 94 mm 101 mm
Depth 64 mm 111 mm
Weight 522 gram 770 gram