Comparison between the Canon EOS 50D and the Canon EOS 40D

Here is a back to back comparison chart between the Canon EOS 40D and it’s replcement model the Canon EOS 50D.

Canon EOS 50D Canon EOS 40D
Sensor chip
15.1 MP CMOS 10.1 MP CMOS
A/D conversion 14-bit 14-bit
Focal-length multiplier 1.6x 1.6x
Shutter speeds 30-1/8000s 30-1/8000s
Flash Sync 1/250s 1/250s
Continuous shooting rate 6.3fps 6.5fps
Sensitivity range ISO 100-3200 (plus 6400, 12800) 100-1600 (plus 3200)
Memory Type card
CF CF
Viewfinder 95% coverage
0.95x magnification
changeable focusing screen
95% coverage
0.95x magnification
changeable focusing screen
Autofocus 9 point AF (all cross) 9 point AF (all cross)
Live View Yes Yes
Movie Mode No No
Dust reduction system Vibrating sensor
Dust reference image
Anti-static coating
Vibrating sensor
Dust reference image
Anti-static coating
LCD pixels 920,000 230,000
LCD size 3 “ 3″
Shutter durability 100,000 cycles 100,000 cycles
Availability ~ October 2008 Current
Price (street, body only) USD$ 1,400comparison Canon EOS 50D and EOS 40D Comparison ~ USD$ 958comparison Canon EOS 50D and EOS 40D Comparison
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