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Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10

Portability
57
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Fujifilm X-A10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2007
  • Earlier Model is Canon 30D
  • Refreshed by Canon 50D
Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 40D and Fujifilm X-A10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 40D was unveiled 10 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 40D matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Fujifilm X-A10

 40D Fujifilm X-A10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Canon 40D

 Fujifilm X-A10 40D 
LaunchedDecember 2016October 2007More modern by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 40D and Fujifilm X-A10

 40D Fujifilm X-A10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D has outside dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A10 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 40D against the Fujifilm X-A10.

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and Fujifilm X-A10 is 57 and 86 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and Fujifilm X-A10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A10 to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 40D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography details
58
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
69
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography features
Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography features
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A10 as a Sports photography camera
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
61
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography information
48
environment proof
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
86
good battery (410 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-A10 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A10 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
62
selfie friendly display
has face detection autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low res video (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X-A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Fujifilm X-A10
 Canon EOS 40DFujifilm X-A10
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A10
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2007-10-24 2016-12-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
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) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p)
Highest video resolution None None1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822g (1.81 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,099 $499