Canon 40D vs Nikon D80

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon 40D vs Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the D80 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 40D was launched 14 months later than the D80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 40D matches up vs the D80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D80. The complete galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Nikon D80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 40D offers outer dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Nikon D80 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 40D vs the D80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and D80 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and D80.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher 40D will have an edge in sensor technology.