Canon 40D vs Canon 7D MII
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Canon 40D vs Canon 7D MII Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Launched September 2014
- Superseded the Canon 7D

Canon 40D vs Canon 7D MII Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 40D vs Canon 7D MII, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and 7D MII (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The 40D was unveiled 7 years before the 7D MII which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 40D grades against the 7D MII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 40D vs Canon 7D MII Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The full galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Canon 7D MII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Canon 7D MII
40D | 7D MII |
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Canon 40D
7D MII | 40D | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | October 2007 | More modern by 83 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Canon 7D MII
40D | 7D MII | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 40D vs Canon 7D MII Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 40D has external measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Canon 7D MII has specifications of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 40D vs Canon 7D MII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 40D compared to the 7D MII.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and 7D MII is 57 and 55 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Canon 7D MII Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and 7D MII.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 7D MII to deliver more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 40D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Canon 40D vs Canon 7D MII Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2007-10-24 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 6 (dual) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 22.4 x 15mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 336.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 65 |
Cross type focus points | - | 65 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 326 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822g (1.81 lbs) | 910g (2.01 lbs) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | 1082 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | 670 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Price at launch | $1,099 | $1,086 |