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Canon 40D vs Canon 50D

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Canon EOS 50D front
Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2007
  • Replaced the Canon 30D
  • Refreshed by Canon 50D
Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Replaced the Canon 40D
  • Later Model is Canon 60D
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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 Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Canon 50D

 40D 50D 

Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Canon 40D

 50D 40D 
IntroducedOctober 2008October 2007Newer by 12 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Canon 50D

 40D 50D 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 40D vs Canon 50D size comparison

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

Canon 40D vs Canon 50D top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 40D vs Canon 50D sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography info
Canon 50D Portrait photography info
59
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
71
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography factors
Canon 50D Street photography factors
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography factors
Canon 50D Sports photography factors
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery life (800 per charge)
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 50D as a Travel photography camera
48
weather proof
built-in flash
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
57
environment proofing
decent MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (800 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 40D
Landscape photography with Canon 50D
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (800 shots)
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging info
Canon 50D Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 40D vs Canon 50D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Canon 50D
 Canon EOS 40DCanon EOS 50D
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