Canon 40D vs Canon 80D

Below is a complete overview of the Canon 40D versus Canon 80D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and 80D (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 40D was announced 9 years earlier than the 80D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 40D grades versus the 80D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS 80D. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 40D Gallery and Canon 80D Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 40D enjoys 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) and the Canon 80D has specifications of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Canon 40D versus Canon 80D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 40D against the 80D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and 80D is 57 and 59 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and 80D.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 80D to offer greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 40D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.