Canon 450D vs Nikon D40X

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 450D and Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the D40X (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 450D was released 13 months after the D40X which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 450D grades versus the D40X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D and Nikon D40X. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 450D Gallery and Nikon D40X Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D provides external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Nikon D40X has dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

See the Canon 450D and Nikon D40X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 450D and the D40X.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and D40X is 70 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and D40X.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 450D to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent 450D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.