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Canon 40D vs Sony A350

Portability
57
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 40D vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2007
  • Earlier Model is Canon 30D
  • Successor is Canon 50D
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Canon 40D vs Sony A350 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon 40D versus Sony A350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and A350 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 40D was revealed 7 months before the A350 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 40D grades vs the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Sony A350

 40D A350 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Canon 40D

 A350 40D 
LaunchedJune 2008October 2007Newer by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 40D and Sony A350

 40D A350 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 40D vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D features exterior measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 40D and the A350.

Canon 40D vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and A350 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and A350.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A350 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 40D vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography highlights
Sony A350 Portrait photography highlights
58
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
heavier than others in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (800 per charge)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 40D
Travel photography with Sony A350
48
environment proofing
built-in flash
terrible battery power (800 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (674 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (800 per charge)
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Canon 40D vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Sony A350
 Canon EOS 40DSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 40D Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2007-10-24 2008-06-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822 grams (1.81 pounds) 674 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.5
DXO Low light rating 703 595
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,099 $600