Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 40D

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 40D, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the 1D MII N (8MP) and the 40D (10MP) is very comparable but the 1D MII N (APS-H) and 40D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MII N was released 3 years earlier than the 40D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1D MII N grades versus the 40D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Canon EOS 40D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Canon 40D Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII N has outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Canon 40D has measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 40D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D MII N vs the 40D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and 40D is 50 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and 40D.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 40D will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N will be behind in sensor innovation.