Nikon D40 vs Pentax K-50

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon D40 and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and K-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D40 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the K-50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D40 grades vs the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D40 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D40 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D40 features 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 Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D40 vs the K-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D40 and K-50 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D40 and K-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-50 to render more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D40 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.