Nikon D40X vs Sony A300

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon D40X and Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D40X was introduced 8 months prior to the A300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D40X grades versus the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D40X and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D40X Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D40X enjoys outer measurements 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 A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Nikon D40X and Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D40X vs the A300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D40X and A300 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D40X and A300.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged D40X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.