Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-410

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-410, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the E-410 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the D40X (APS-C) and E-410 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The D40X was launched about the same time to the E-410 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D40X scores versus the E-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D40X & Olympus E-410. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D40X Gallery & Olympus E-410 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D40X has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Olympus E-410 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-410 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the D40X compared to the E-410.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and E-410 is 71 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D40X and E-410.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The D40X has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.