Canon EOS Kiss Digital N vs Canon EOS 40D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital N and Canon EOS 40D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Canon.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N were released 2005 and Canon EOS 40D was released 2007. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | Canon | 2005 |
| Canon EOS 40D | Canon | 2007 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "APSC") which means that if you compare the cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras have a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the cameras sensor size effect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
| Canon EOS 40D | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N has a 8 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 | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 8 MP | 7962624 | 3456 | 2304 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 10,1 MP | 10077696 | 3888 | 2592 |
Canon EOS 40D has a 27 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital N. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 40D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital N. Canon EOS 40D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital N has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 100-1600 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 100-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital N
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 40D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital N can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 40D can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 2,8 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 6,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Canon EOS Kiss Digital N or Canon EOS 40D can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Canon EOS 40D weighs 822 gr (equal to 1,81 lb) which is 52% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital N and its 540 gr (or 1,19 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 540 gr | 1,19 lb |
| Canon EOS 40D | 822 gr | 1,81 lb |
