Canon 1D X II vs Canon 40D

Here is a in depth review of the Canon 1D X II vs Canon 40D, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and 40D (10MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and 40D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X II was manufactured 8 years later than the 40D and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1D X II matches up vs the 40D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II & Canon EOS 40D. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D X II Gallery & Canon 40D Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X II offers outer measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) and the Canon 40D has dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1D X II against the 40D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and 40D is 50 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X II and 40D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D X II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D X II will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher 1D X II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.