Canon 40D vs Canon R6

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 40D vs Canon R6, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and R6 (20MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and R6 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 40D was announced 13 years earlier than the R6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 40D grades vs the R6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS R6. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery and Canon R6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D enjoys outer measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Canon R6 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 40D vs Canon R6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 40D vs the R6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and R6 is 57 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and R6.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 40D using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon R6 will produce extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.