Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-510

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon D40X and Olympus E-510, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is pretty close but the D40X (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D40X was introduced 6 months earlier than the E-510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D40X matches up against the E-510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D40X and Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D40X Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D40X provides outer measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D40X and Olympus E-510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D40X vs the E-510.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D40X and E-510 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D40X and E-510.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The D40X uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.