Canon 40D vs Sony A700

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon 40D vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 40D was unveiled within a month of the A700 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 40D matches up against the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Canon 40D Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D has exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 40D against the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and A700 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and A700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A700 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.