Canon 40D vs Nikon D200

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 40D vs Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the D200 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 40D was announced 21 months after the D200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 40D grades versus the D200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 40D & Nikon D200. The whole galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery & Nikon D200 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 40D has external 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 Nikon D200 has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 40D compared to the D200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and D200 is 57 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and D200.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent 40D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.