Nikon D40 vs Sony A560

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D40 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and A560 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D40 was introduced 4 years before the A560 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D40 grades vs the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D40 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D40 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D40 comes with exterior measurements 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 A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D40 vs the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D40 and A560 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D40 and A560.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A560 to render more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged D40 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.