Canon EOS Rebel SL3 vs Canon EOS 40D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel SL3 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 Rebel SL3 were released 2019 and Canon EOS 40D was released 2007. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 2019 |
| 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 Rebel SL3 | 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 Rebel SL3 has a 24 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 Rebel SL3 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS 40D |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has a 138 % 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 Rebel SL3 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 40D. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 40D has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 100-25600 |
| 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 Rebel SL3
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 Rebel SL3 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 40D can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 5 |
| 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 Rebel SL3. 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 83% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and its 449 gr (or 0.99 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 449 gr 0.99 lb |
| Canon EOS 40D | 822 gr 1.81 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 vs Canon EOS 40D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel SL3 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 Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Name | Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | Canon EOS 40D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2007 |
| Release Date | 2019-04-10 | 2007-08-20 |
| MSRP | 599 USD | 1299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
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 | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 10,1 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 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 Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch 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 Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) | 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Frames per second | 5 fps | 6,5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | 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 Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (via wired or wireless remote or smartphone) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Litium-Ion (Li-Ion) BP-511
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 1070 shots | 800 shots |
| Width | 122 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 93 mm | 108 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Weight | 449 gram | 822 gram |