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Nikon D40X vs Sony A290

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed May 2007
  • Previous Model is Nikon D50
  • Updated by Nikon D60
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A230
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon D40X versus Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and A290 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D40X was manufactured 4 years prior to the A290 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D40X scores vs the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Sony A290

 D40X A290 

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Nikon D40X

 A290 D40X 
ReleasedJune 2010May 2007Newer by 36 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Sony A290

 D40X A290 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D40X offers physical 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 Sony A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D40X and the A290.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and A290 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D40X and A290.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A290 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D40X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A290 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D40X
Street photography with Sony A290
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X Sports photography info
Sony A290 Sports photography info
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
bad battery (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography info
Sony A290 Travel photography info
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
53
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (290 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography details
Sony A290 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
bad battery (290 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D40X
Vlogging with Sony A290
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Sony A290
 Nikon D40XSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D40X Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2007-05-27 2010-06-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 17.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 522g (1.15 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.5
DXO Low light score 516 615
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $375 $600