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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Replacement is Nikon D60
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Launched July 2005
  • Newer Model is Nikon D40X
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Nikon D40X and Nikon D50, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D40X was released 23 months later than the D50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the D40X matches up vs the D50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D50

 D40X D50 
LaunchedMay 2007July 2005More recent by 23 months
Screen dimensions2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D40X

 D50 D40X 

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Nikon D50

 D40X D50 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D40X comes with external measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D40X vs the D50.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and D50 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D40X and D50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D40X to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger D40X will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D40X
Portrait photography with Nikon D50
53
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
53
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D40X
Street photography with Nikon D50
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (620 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X Sports photography advice
Nikon D50 Sports photography advice
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography advice
Nikon D50 Travel photography advice
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competitors (620g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography factors
Nikon D50 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X Vlogging features
Nikon D50 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Nikon D50
 Nikon D40XNikon D50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D40X Nikon D50
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2007-05-27 2005-07-23
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 17.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522g (1.15 lb) 620g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 10.8
DXO Low light score 516 560
Other
Battery model EN-EL9 EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $375 $499