Canon 40D vs Canon 50D
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Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Key Specs
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Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Overview
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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Canon 50D
40D | 50D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Canon 40D
50D | 40D | |||
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Introduced | October 2008 | October 2007 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Canon 50D
40D | 50D | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Canon 40D vs Canon 50D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS 50D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS 50D |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2007-10-24 | 2008-10-30 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4752 x 3168 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames per second | 6.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 822 gr (1.81 pounds) | 822 gr (1.81 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 703 | 696 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photographs | 800 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP-511A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,099 | $996 |