Nikon D40 vs Sony A450

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D40 vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D40 was announced 4 years earlier than the A450 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D40 scores versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D40 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D40 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D40 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D40 against the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D40 and A450 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40 and A450.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A450 to give extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.