Nikon D40 vs Sony A68
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Nikon D40 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
- Launched December 2006
- Updated by Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2015
- Superseded the Sony A65
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Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon D40 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D40 was introduced 10 years before the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D40 grades versus the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the Sony A68
| D40 | A68 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon D40
| A68 | D40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2015 |  | December 2006 | Newer by 108 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D40 and Sony A68
| D40 | A68 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D40 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D40 has 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) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D40 compared to the A68.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D40 and A68 is 71 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D40 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D40 and A68.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A68 to provide more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged D40 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon D40 vs Sony A68 Specifications
| Nikon D40 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D40 | Sony SLT-A68 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2006-12-21 | 2015-11-06 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 79 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 17.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 522g (1.15 lbs) | 610g (1.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 56 | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 561 | 701 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 510 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL9 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $500 | $581 |
