Nikon D40X vs Sony A450

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon D40X versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D40X was brought out 3 years prior to the A450 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D40X matches up versus the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D40X & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D40X Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D40X has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D40X versus the A450.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and A450 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D40X and A450.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A450 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older D40X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.