Product Comparison: Canon EOS 40D vs Canon EOS 60D

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Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

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Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera

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General Specifications

Brand

Canon

Model

EOS 40D

EOS 60D

Origin

Japan

About the Product

Building on the success of Canon's perennially popular prosumer EOS 20D and 30D models, the EOS 40D advances the state-of-the-art for mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals, and an ideal second body for more established photo pros.

Discover your creative side with the EOS 60D. Express yourself by producing stunning stills or Full HD Movies using the vari-angle LCD screen and the advanced creative features.

Key Specs

Sensor Resolution

10.1 MP

18 MP

Sensor Type

CMOS

Lens

Body

Viewfinder

Pentaprism

Sensor Resolution

Size & Weight

Height

4.24 in.

4.16 in.

Width

5.73 in.

5.69 in.

Depth

2.89 in.

3.09 in.

Weight

26.1 oz.

26.63 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

It was the right size and weight.
Felt very well balanced in my hand especially with a large 70-200mm lens on it.
The body of the 40D feels solid and comfortable in my hands.
The grip is very comfortable and the weight is well balanced for all day use.
I really like it. I like the weight.

Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera

The 60D is lightweight but it doesn't feel cheap.
The grip is perfect for my large hands. Good size and weight.
It is a very nice size, weight, feel, and design that should be comfortable for most users.
It has just enough weight to feel comfortable and not fragile.
It's solid in build, feels wonderful to hold, and has a well-balanced weight.

Imaging

ISO Settings

Auto: 100-16000, Extended: 100 - 3200

Auto: 100-6400, Extended: 100-12800

Burst Mode

Yes

Low Light/High Sensitivity

Yes

Face Detection

Yes

Image File Format(s)

JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG

Low Light/High Sensitivity
Face Detection

What customers say about "Imaging"

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

40D handles noise very well up to ISO 800.
Good high ISO noise.
Good sharpness and detail.
The image quality is just awesome, the 40D has plenty of features.
Excellent resolution. Good dynamic range.

Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera

The AF, metering, high ISO noise suppression, speed, image quality, etc. are superb.
It can go to 3200 ISO, take sports or portraits in low light.
The photos are super sharp, the lighting excellent.
The video is high-quality and very smooth.
Image quality is excellent, very crisp, clear and brilliant, even at very high ISO.

Display

Display Type

TFT-LCD

Screen Size

3 in.

Screen Resolution

230000 dots

1040000 dots

Touch Screen

Vari-angle Display

Yes

What customers say about "Display"

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

3-inch screen is excellent.
The screen size is nice, great camera.
The 3" screen is awesome for quick reviewing pictures.
Big Screen, easy to preview shots.
The screen is big and bright providing accurate color representation and preview of your shot.

Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera

It has an articulating LCD screen.
The flip screen is pretty cool.
Great control and vibrant colors, and excellent screen.
The flip screen for shooting different angles is fantastic.
The solid feel, relatively easy menus, the LCD screen, and crystal clear photos are awesome.

Features

Water Resistant

Shock Resistant

Panorama Mode

Shooting Modes

AUTO, No Flash, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP, Custom, SCN

AUTO, No Flash, Creative Auto, Movie, Program AE, SCN, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom

White Balance Modes

Ambience priority, White priority, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature

Shutter Speeds

30 - 1/8000

Water Resistant
Panorama Mode

What customers say about "Features"

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

Nine point autofocus system.
Shutter speed is a main feature on this camera.
It works with EF and EF-S lenses.
It feels very good. Nice and solid.
This camera is clean. It functions well.

Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera

The density of the material used is quite substantial and the hand grip feels comfortable.
The 60 has relatively strong construction of aluminum and polycarbonate.
Excellent picture quality. Well weighted, feels great in your hands.
The body is very well built and has a ton of great features.
It works easily and flawlessly.

Connectivity

PictBridge Enabled

Yes

NFC Enabled

Integrated GPS

Output(s)

USB 2.0, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Extension System Terminal

Hi-Speed USB, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Mini HDMI, 3.5mm jack

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