Canon 40D vs Canon 50D

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 40D vs Canon 50D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and 50D (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 40D was revealed 12 months before the 50D so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 40D grades versus the 50D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D & Canon EOS 50D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 40D Gallery & Canon 50D Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 40D comes with outside 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) and the Canon 50D has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 40D versus the 50D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and 50D is 57 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and 50D.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 50D to offer more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 40D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.