Canon 40D vs Nikon D610

Lets look more closely at the Canon 40D and Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D610 (24MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The 40D was revealed 7 years earlier than the D610 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 40D matches up against the D610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D610. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery and Nikon D610 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D offers outer 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) whilst the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Canon 40D and Nikon D610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 40D and the D610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and D610 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and D610.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 40D using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D610 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.