Canon 40D vs Canon T7

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 40D and Canon T7, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and T7 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 40D was launched 11 years before the T7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon T7 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 40D scores versus the T7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 40D & Canon EOS Rebel T7. The complete galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery & Canon T7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D comes with outer 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 T7 has measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 40D vs the T7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and T7 is 57 and 68 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and T7.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon T7 to give more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 40D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.