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Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
71
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon D40 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Nikon D40
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • New Model is Nikon D3000
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D40 versus Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the D40 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D40 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the E-600 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D40 scores against the E-600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the Olympus E-600

 D40 E-600 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Nikon D40

 E-600 D40 
LaunchedAugust 2009December 2006Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D40 and Olympus E-600

 D40 E-600 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D40 provides external measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D40 versus Olympus E-600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D40 compared to the E-600.

Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D40 and E-600 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D40 and E-600.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D40 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-600 will provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older D40 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D40
Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
53
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D40
Street photography with Olympus E-600
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-600 Sports photography highlights
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D40
Travel photography with Olympus E-600
47
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
low battery (500 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (500 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
18
can't record video
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Nikon D40 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40 and Olympus E-600
 Nikon D40Olympus E-600
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D40 Olympus E-600
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-12-21 2009-08-30
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 7
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 17.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 522 grams (1.15 lbs) 515 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 10.3
DXO Low light rating 561 541
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL9 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $0