Nikon D40X vs Pentax K110D

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon D40X versus Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and K110D (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D40X was brought out 13 months later than the K110D making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the D40X matches up against the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D40X and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D40X Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D40X has physical 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) while the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D40X against the K110D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D40X and K110D is 71 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D40X and K110D.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D40X to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D40X will have an advantage in sensor innovation.