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Nikon D40X vs Sony A100

Portability
71
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Released May 2007
  • Succeeded the Nikon D50
  • Later Model is Nikon D60
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon D40X versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D40X was unveiled 10 months after the A100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the D40X grades versus the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Sony A100

 D40X A100 
RevealedMay 2007July 2006More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Nikon D40X

 A100 D40X 

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Sony A100

 D40X A100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D40X features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D40X versus Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D40X and the A100.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D40X and A100 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40X and A100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger D40X is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D40X Street photography advice
Sony A100 Street photography advice
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X Sports photography features
Sony A100 Sports photography features
40
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography info
Sony A100 Travel photography info
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography highlights
Sony A100 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Sony A100
 Nikon D40XSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D40X Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2007-05-27 2006-07-31
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 17.00 m -
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 522 grams (1.15 lb) 638 grams (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 61
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 11.2
DXO Low light rating 516 476
Other
Battery ID EN-EL9 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $375 $1,000