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EOS 40D vs EOS R7
Quick take: The EOS R7 has the highest resolution at 32MP; the EOS 40D is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R7 — Wildlife, Sports & Action: The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 40DCanon · 2007 | EOS R7Canon · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £26 usedBest | £1,349 |
| Sensor | 10.1MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 32.5MPBest |
| Video | No video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout)Best |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA)Best | ~770 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 820g (with battery) | 530g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 145.5 × 107.8 × 73.5mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, AV out, N3 remote | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 40D
EOS R7
Portrait
4.8/10
8.1/10
Street
4.5/10
6.7/10
Travel
4.6/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
8.1/10
Documentary
3.8/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
8.4/10
Landscape
4.1/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
8.5/10
Casual
2.6/10
5.8/10
Food
3.4/10
7.6/10
Macro
3.2/10
8.5/10
Architecture
3.7/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.1/10
Filmmaking
—
6.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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