Sony a7R vs Canon EOS 40D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7R and Canon EOS 40D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a7R is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 40D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a7R were released 2013 and Canon EOS 40D was released 2007. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a7R | 2013 |
Canon EOS 40D | 2007 |
Type of camera
Sony a7R is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 40D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7R has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 40D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a7R | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a7R has a 36 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 |
Sony a7R |
36 MP
36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912 |
Canon EOS 40D |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Sony a7R has a 259 % 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
Sony a7R has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 40D. Sony a7R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 40D has 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a7R | 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 Sony a7R
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. Sony a7R can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 40D can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a7R | 4 |
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 Sony a7R. 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 77% heavier than Sony a7R and its 465 gr (or 1.03 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a7R | 465 gr 1.03 lb |
Canon EOS 40D | 822 gr 1.81 lb |
Sony a7R vs Canon EOS 40D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7R 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 |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Name | Sony a7R | Canon EOS 40D |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Release Year | 2013 | 2007 |
Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2007-08-20 |
MSRP | 2299 USD | 1299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 7360 x 4912 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
Megapixels | 36 MP | 10,1 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 3200 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 25 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 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 |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1230000 | 230000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | Xtra Fine LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Frames per second | 4 fps | 6,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | 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 |
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 |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 AVCHD |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired) | Yes (N3 connector) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7R |
Canon EOS 40D |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
|
Litium-Ion (Li-Ion) BP-511
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 340 shots | 800 shots |
Width | 127 mm | 146 mm |
Height | 94 mm | 108 mm |
Depth | 48 mm | 74 mm |
Weight | 465 gram | 822 gram |