Canon 40D vs Canon 5D

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 40D vs Canon 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and 5D (13MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and 5D (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 40D was unveiled 24 months later than the 5D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 40D matches up against the 5D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS 5D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 40D Gallery and Canon 5D Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D has got external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Canon 5D has dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Canon 40D vs Canon 5D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 40D versus the 5D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and 5D is 57 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and 5D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 40D having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon 5D will give you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer 40D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.