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Exactly. The 40D is still in Canon's lineup AFAIK, as they recognize this also.dpreview.com actually gave the 40D a slightly higher review than the 50D and considers it more of a "sister camera than a replacement"
Basically, the 50D upgrades the onboard computer, and adds some ( unnecessary ) software gadgets. The sensor has higher resolution, but lower per-pixel sharpness and less resistance to "noise" (critical for low-light photography).
So...the 50D might be the newer model, but it isn't a clear-cut improvement, especially in terms of image quality. The upgrades essentially amount to faster image processing and more shooting options, not better pictures.