Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 80D→Canon EOS 40D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS 40D offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS 80D. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution10MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS 80D | EOS 40D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.1 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Travel | -0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | -1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.4 | ||
| Landscape | -1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | -1.2 | ||
| Food | -2.2 | ||
| Macro | -1.5 | ||
| Architecture | -1.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 80D | EOS 40D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £360 | £51 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2007 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 10.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | No video | |
| Autofocus | 45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | 9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 6.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~960 shots (CIPA) | ~800 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 730g (with battery) | 820g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95x | Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single CompactFlash slot |
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