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EOS 40D vs EOS R8
Quick take: The EOS R8 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R8 — Full-Frame Entry: Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 40DCanon · 2007 | EOS R8Canon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £51Best | £1,629 |
| Sensor | 10.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | No video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | 9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fpsBest | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA)Best | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 820g (with battery) | 461g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 145.5 × 107.8 × 73.5mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, AV out, N3 remote | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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 R8
Portrait
4.8/10
7.5/10
Street
4.5/10
6.8/10
Travel
4.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
6.4/10
Documentary
3.8/10
7.1/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
7.9/10
Landscape
4.1/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
7.9/10
Casual
2.6/10
5.5/10
Food
3.4/10
6.9/10
Macro
3.2/10
7.3/10
Architecture
3.7/10
6.2/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.1/10
Filmmaking
—
6.5/10
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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