Nikon D40 vs Sony A230

Lets look closer at the Nikon D40 and Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and A230 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D40 was brought out 3 years earlier than the A230 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D40 matches up vs the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D40 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D40 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D40 features external dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D40 versus the A230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D40 and A230 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40 and A230.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A230 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older D40 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.