Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography vs Canon EOS 40D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography and Canon EOS 40D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography were released 2012 and Canon EOS 40D was released 2007. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 2012 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 2007 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 40D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
| Canon EOS 40D |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has a 78 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 40D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 40D. Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 40D has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 100-51200 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 100-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 40D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 40D can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 5,3 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 6,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography. Unfortunately Canon EOS 40D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 40D weighs 822 gr (equal to 1.81 lb) which is 9% heavier than Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography and its 755 gr (or 1.66 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 755 gr 1.66 lb |
| Canon EOS 40D | 822 gr 1.81 lb |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography vs Canon EOS 40D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography and Canon EOS 40D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Name | Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | Canon EOS 40D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Release Date | 2012-04-07 | 2007-08-20 |
| MSRP | 1499 USD | 1299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
| Megapixels | 18 MP | 10,1 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 8 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Screen type | Clear View TFT color LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 96% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) | 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Frames per second | 5,3 fps | 6,5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 13 meters | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (Optional) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
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Litium-Ion (Li-Ion) BP-511
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 1100 shots | 800 shots |
| Width | 145 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 106 mm | 108 mm |
| Depth | 79 mm | 74 mm |
| Weight | 755 gram | 822 gram |