Canon 500D vs Nikon D40X

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 500D versus Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and D40X (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 500D was launched 2 years after the D40X which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 500D matches up vs the D40X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 500D and Nikon D40X. The complete galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery and Nikon D40X Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 500D has got outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon D40X has sizing of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 500D versus the D40X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and D40X is 70 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and D40X.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 500D to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher 500D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.