Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 40D→Canon EOS 5D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS 40D

£26 used

2007

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 5D

£60 used (+£34)

2005

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The EOS 5D offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS 40D. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 40D	EOS 5D
Price	£26 used	£60 used
Released	2007	2005	↓
Sensor	10.1MP APS-C CMOS	12.8MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	10MP	13MP	↑
Video	No video	No video
Autofocus	9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view	9-point phase-detect (+6 assist points) via viewfinder
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6.5fps	3fps	↓
Battery Life	~800 shots (CIPA)	~800 shots (CIPA)
Weight	820g (with battery)	810g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x	Optical pentaprism, 0.71x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots	2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF
Memory Cards	Single CompactFlash slot	Single CompactFlash slot

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