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Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79

Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2007
  • Succeeded the Canon 30D
  • Later Model is Canon 50D
Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MIII
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Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and 5D MIV (30MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and 5D MIV (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 40D was unveiled 9 years prior to the 5D MIV which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the 40D matches up against the 5D MIV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Canon 5D MIV

 40D 5D MIV 

Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon 40D

 5D MIV 40D 
RevealedAugust 2016October 2007More modern by 107 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 40D and Canon 5D MIV

 40D 5D MIV 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 40D features external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Canon 5D MIV has specifications of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 40D against the 5D MIV.

Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV size comparison

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

Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and 5D MIV.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 40D having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon 5D MIV will produce extra detail having an extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography advice
Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography advice
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
MP count great (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 40D
Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography advice
Canon 5D MIV Sports photography advice
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
bad battery (800 shots)
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography information
Canon 5D MIV Travel photography information
48
weather proofing
built-in flash
bad battery (800 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
MP count great (30 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery (800 shots)
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count great (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging advice
Canon 5D MIV Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
31
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 40D vs Canon 5D MIV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Canon 5D MIV
 Canon EOS 40DCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 40D Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2007-10-24 2016-08-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 6+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 30 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3888 x 2592 6720 x 4480
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 61
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Number of lenses 326 250
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p)
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 gr (1.81 lb) 890 gr (1.96 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 91
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 13.6
DXO Low light score 703 2995
Other
Battery life 800 shots 900 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled)
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $1,099 $3,299