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Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Replaced the Nikon D50
  • Successor is Nikon D60
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D40X was manufactured 3 years earlier than the K-x and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D40X scores vs the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Pentax K-x

 D40X K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Nikon D40X

 K-x D40X 
ReleasedDecember 2009May 2007Fresher by 31 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Pentax K-x

 D40X K-x 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D40X has outer dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D40X compared to the K-x.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D40X and K-x is 71 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40X and K-x.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-x to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D40X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X Portrait photography details
Pentax K-x Portrait photography details
53
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D40X Street photography information
Pentax K-x Street photography information
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X Sports photography info
Pentax K-x Sports photography info
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
better than average battery life (1,900 shots)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography features
Pentax K-x Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X Vlogging features
Pentax K-x Vlogging features
9
no video
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Pentax K-x
 Nikon D40XPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D40X Pentax K-x
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2007-05-27 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 17.00 m 16.00 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522 gr (1.15 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 12.5
DXO Low light score 516 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $375 $600