Canon 100D vs Canon 40D

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon 100D versus Canon 40D, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and 40D (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 100D was unveiled 5 years after the 40D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 100D grades versus the 40D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D & Canon EOS 40D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 100D Gallery & Canon 40D Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Canon 40D has measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 100D against the 40D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and 40D is 73 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and 40D.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 100D to result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent 100D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.