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Nikon D40X vs Sony A350

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 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
  • Launched May 2007
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D50
  • Replacement is Nikon D60
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon D40X vs Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and A350 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D40X was introduced 12 months earlier than the A350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the D40X scores vs the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Sony A350

 D40X A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon D40X

 A350 D40X 
RevealedJune 2008May 2007Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Sony A350

 D40X A350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D40X provides outside 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 A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D40X versus the A350.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D40X and A350 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D40X and A350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A350 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older D40X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X Portrait photography factors
Sony A350 Portrait photography factors
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
71
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D40X
Street photography with Sony A350
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography details
Sony A350 Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography features
Sony A350 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X Vlogging information
Sony A350 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Sony A350
 Nikon D40XSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D40X Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2007-05-27 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 17.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 11.5
DXO Low light rating 516 595
Other
Battery ID EN-EL9 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $375 $600