Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II
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Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Succeeded the Canon M50

Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and M50 II (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The 40D was introduced 14 years before the M50 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 40D scores versus the M50 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 40D & Canon EOS M50 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery & Canon M50 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Canon M50 II
40D | M50 II |
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon 40D
M50 II | 40D | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | October 2007 | Newer by 157 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Canon M50 II
40D | M50 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D features outside 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 M50 II has dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 40D and the M50 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and M50 II is 57 and 79 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and M50 II.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon M50 II to provide you with greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 40D vs Canon M50 II Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2007-10-24 | 2020-10-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF-M |
Number of lenses | 326 | 23 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822 gr (1.81 pounds) | 387 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 pictures | 305 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,099 | $599 |