Nikon D1X vs Olympus 7040

Below, we are matching up the Nikon D1X versus Olympus 7040, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and 7040 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The D1X was introduced 9 years before the 7040 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D1X matches up vs the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D1X and Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D1X Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D1X enjoys physical measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D1X versus Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D1X vs the 7040.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D1X and 7040 is 51 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D1X and 7040.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D1X with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 7040 will resolve more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older D1X is going to be behind in sensor technology.