Nikon D40 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon D40 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the D40 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D40 was launched 7 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the D40 grades versus the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D40 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D40 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D40 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D40 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D40 and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D40 and Galaxy Camera is 71 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D40 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D40 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older D40 will be behind in sensor technology.