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Canon 10D vs Canon 40D

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Canon EOS 40D front
Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49

Canon 10D vs Canon 40D Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2003
  • Replacement is Canon 20D
Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2007
  • Previous Model is Canon 30D
  • Newer Model is Canon 50D
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Canon 10D vs Canon 40D Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 10D versus Canon 40D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 40D (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 10D was released 5 years before the 40D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 10D matches up against the 40D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon 40D

 10D 40D 

Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Canon 10D

 40D 10D 
RevealedOctober 2007March 2003Newer by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k118kClearer screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon 40D

 10D 40D 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 10D vs Canon 40D Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D comes with physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Canon 40D has dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs).

Look at the Canon 10D versus Canon 40D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 10D and the 40D.

Canon 10D vs Canon 40D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and 40D is 56 and 57 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon 40D top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon 40D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and 40D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 40D to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Canon 40D sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon 40D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Canon 40D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography features
Canon 40D Portrait photography features
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography features
Canon 40D Street photography features
51
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 10D
Sports photography with Canon 40D
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon 10D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 40D as a Travel photography camera
41
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
48
weather proofing
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 40D as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
58
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging highlights
Canon 40D Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 10D vs Canon 40D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Canon 40D
 Canon EOS 10DCanon EOS 40D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 10D Canon EOS 40D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2003-03-31 2007-10-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 22.2 x 14.8mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 328.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3072 x 2048 3888 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 250 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875 grams (1.93 pounds) 822 grams (1.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 57 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 11.3
DXO Low light score 571 703
Other
Battery life - 800 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,900 $1,099