Canon 40D vs Nikon D810

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 40D vs Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D810 (36MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The 40D was brought out 7 years prior to the D810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 40D grades against the D810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D810. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 40D Gallery and Nikon D810 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 40D offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

See the Canon 40D vs Nikon D810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 40D and the D810.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and D810 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and D810.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 40D featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D810 will offer you greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 40D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.