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Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 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
  • Announced May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Successor is Nikon D60
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon D40X and Pentax MX-1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very comparable but the D40X (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The D40X was released 7 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D40X grades versus the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Pentax MX-1

 D40X MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon D40X

 MX-1 D40X 
IntroducedJuly 2013May 2007Fresher by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Pentax MX-1

 D40X MX-1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D40X enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D40X and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D40X versus the MX-1.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D40X and MX-1 is 71 and 84 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D40X and MX-1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D40X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax MX-1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older D40X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D40X
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D40X Street photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Street photography advice
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X Sports photography information
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography information
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (290 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
61
good battery pack (290 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (290 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X Vlogging advice
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Pentax MX-1
 Nikon D40XPentax MX-1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D40X Pentax MX-1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2007-05-27 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 17.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.15 pounds) 391 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 49
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.3
DXO Low light score 516 208
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $375 $400