Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-450
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Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Released March 2009
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
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In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon D40X versus Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the D40X (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe D40X was brought out 22 months earlier than the E-450 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D40X scores versus the E-450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D40X and Olympus E-450. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D40X Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Olympus E-450
| D40X | E-450 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Nikon D40X
| E-450 | D40X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2009 |  | May 2007 | More recent by 22 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D40X and Olympus E-450
| D40X | E-450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D40X enjoys outer 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 Olympus E-450 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D40X versus Olympus E-450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D40X vs the E-450.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D40X and E-450 is 71 and 77 respectively.
Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D40X and E-450.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The D40X has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older D40X will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-450 Specifications
| Nikon D40X | Olympus E-450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon D40X | Olympus E-450 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2007-05-27 | 2009-03-31 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 309 | 45 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| 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 | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 522g (1.15 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 63 | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 10.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 516 | 512 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL9 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $375 | $138 |
