Canon 40D vs Canon T6s

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Canon 40D vs Canon T6s

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Canon 40D Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 40D.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T6s Review.
How does it shoot? Canon T6s in the real world.
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Compare Canon T6s image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6s conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 50D
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Succeeded by the Canon 77D
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Differences

Canon 40D advantages over Canon T6s

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.10 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

800 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Faster JPEG shooting
6.4 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon T6s advantages over Canon 40D

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
T6s test data on DxO Mark 40D test data on DxO Mark

915 vs 703 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More cross-type AF points
19 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
9 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
More AF points
19 vs 9
More AF points improve autofocus
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Servo AF in Live View; Quick Control Dial & top-plate LCD screen.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No 60p video frame rate.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-3

Canon 40D

Pentax K-3

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 40D vs Pentax K-3

Canon T6s

Pentax K-3

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon D5300

Canon 40D

Nikon D5300

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

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Compared to Sony A68

Canon 40D

Sony A68

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 40D vs Sony A68

Canon T6s

Sony A68

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon 40D

Pentax K-70

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 40D vs Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Canon 77D

Canon 40D

Canon 77D

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon 40D vs Canon 77D

Canon T6s

Canon 77D

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

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