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Nikon D40X vs Sony A200

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed May 2007
  • Previous Model is Nikon D50
  • Successor is Nikon D60
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon D40X versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D40X was launched 13 months prior to the A200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D40X scores vs the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Sony A200

 D40X A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Nikon D40X

 A200 D40X 
IntroducedJuly 2008May 2007More modern by 13 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Sony A200

 D40X A200 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D40X provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D40X compared to the A200.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D40X and A200 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40X and A200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged D40X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X Portrait photography features
Sony A200 Portrait photography features
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D40X Street photography information
Sony A200 Street photography information
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography info
Sony A200 Travel photography info
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
46
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Sony A200
 Nikon D40XSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D40X Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2007-05-27 2008-07-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 17.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522 grams (1.15 lbs) 572 grams (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.3
DXO Low light score 516 521
Other
Battery model EN-EL9 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $375 $100