Nikon D40 vs Nikon D80

Below, we are looking at the Nikon D40 and Nikon D80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and D80 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D40 was brought out 3 months after the D80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D40 matches up versus the D80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D40 & Nikon D80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D40 Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D40 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon D80 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D40 against the D80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D40 and D80 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D40 and D80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D80 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.