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EOS 40D vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Quick take: The Canon EOS R8 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; 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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 40DCanon · 2007 | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £26 usedBest | £1,729 |
| Sensor | 10.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | No video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG |
| Autofocus | 9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps | 40fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA)Best | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) |
| Weight | 820g (with battery) | 546g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 145.5 × 107.8 × 73.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, AV out, N3 remote | USB-C, HDMI (micro), 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
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Portrait
4.8/10
8.3/10
Street
4.5/10
6.9/10
Travel
4.6/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
7.1/10
Documentary
3.8/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
8.0/10
Landscape
4.1/10
6.4/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
8.3/10
Casual
2.6/10
5.8/10
Food
3.4/10
8.0/10
Macro
3.2/10
8.5/10
Architecture
3.7/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.5/10
Filmmaking
—
7.0/10
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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