Nikon D40X vs Samsung NX10
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Nikon D40X vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX11
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The following is a complete review of the Nikon D40X versus Samsung NX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D40X was announced 3 years before the NX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D40X grades versus the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Nikon D40X vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D40X & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D40X Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Samsung NX10
| D40X | NX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon D40X
| NX10 | D40X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2010 |  | May 2007 | Newer by 34 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D40X and Samsung NX10
| D40X | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D40X vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D40X enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D40X versus Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D40X vs the NX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and NX10 is 71 and 80 respectively.
Nikon D40X vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40X and NX10.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX10 to produce extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D40X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D40X vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
| Nikon D40X | Samsung NX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon D40X | Samsung NX10 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2007-05-27 | 2010-04-07 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 17.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 522 grams (1.15 pounds) | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 63 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 516 | 572 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL9 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $375 | $626 |
