Canon 40D vs Canon 7D
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![Canon EOS 40D front Canon EOS 40D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-40D/Canon-40D-front.jpg)
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Canon 40D vs Canon 7D Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Introduced November 2009
- Renewed by Canon 7D MII
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Canon 40D vs Canon 7D Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 40D vs Canon 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and 7D (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The 40D was launched 24 months before the 7D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 40D grades vs the 7D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 40D vs Canon 7D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS 7D. The complete galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Canon 7D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Canon 7D
40D | 7D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon 40D
7D | 40D | |||
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Introduced | November 2009 | ![]() | October 2007 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Canon 7D
40D | 7D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon 40D vs Canon 7D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 40D has outside measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Canon 7D has sizing of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 40D compared to the 7D.
![Canon 40D vs Canon 7D size comparison Canon 40D vs Canon 7D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-40D-vs-Canon-EOS-7D-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and 7D is 57 and 56 respectively.
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Canon 40D vs Canon 7D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and 7D.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 7D to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 40D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon 40D vs Canon 7D sensor size comparison Canon 40D vs Canon 7D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-40D-vs-Canon-EOS-7D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 40D vs Canon 7D Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 40D vs Canon 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 40D vs Canon 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-40D-vs-Canon-EOS-7D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 40D vs Canon 7D Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS 7D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS 7D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2007-10-24 | 2009-11-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 19 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Number of lenses | 326 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 822 gr (1.81 lbs) | 860 gr (1.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 703 | 854 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | 800 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LP-E6 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,099 | $1,050 |