Canon 40D vs Nikon D750

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon 40D versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D750 (24MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The 40D was launched 7 years earlier than the D750 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 40D scores vs the D750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D750. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D features outer dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Nikon D750 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 40D and the D750.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and D750 is 57 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and D750.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 40D because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D750 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 40D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.