Canon 40D vs Canon 450D

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 40D versus Canon 450D, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the 450D (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 40D was unveiled 7 months prior to the 450D and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 40D grades versus the 450D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS 450D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery and Canon 450D Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 40D has got external measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Canon 450D has proportions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 40D compared to the 450D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and 450D is 57 and 70 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and 450D.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 450D to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.