Canon 6D vs Nikon D40

Let's look closer at the Canon 6D versus Nikon D40, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D40 (6MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and D40 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was launched 6 years later than the D40 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6D scores versus the D40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D and Nikon D40. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D has got physical measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon D40 has dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 6D and the D40.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and D40 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and D40.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher 6D should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.