Canon 40D vs Nikon Df

Its time to look closer at the Canon 40D and Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and Df (16MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 40D was introduced 7 years before the Df and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the 40D grades against the Df in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 40D & Nikon Df. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D provides exterior measurements 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 Df has dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 40D compared to the Df.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and Df is 57 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and Df.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 40D having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon Df will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 40D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.