Nikon D40X vs Pentax WS80
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Released August 2009
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On this page, we are looking at the Nikon D40X and Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very well matched but the D40X (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D40X was released 3 years earlier than the WS80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the D40X matches up vs the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Pentax WS80
| D40X | WS80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon D40X
| WS80 | D40X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | May 2007 | More modern by 26 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D40X and Pentax WS80
| D40X | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon D40X vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D40X offers external measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D40X vs the WS80.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and WS80 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Nikon D40X vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D40X and WS80.
As you can see, both cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The D40X offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more aged D40X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Nikon D40X | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D40X | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2007-05-27 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Available lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 17.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 522g (1.15 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 516 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | EN-EL9 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $375 | $220 |
