Nikon D40X vs Sony H300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D40X and Sony H300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and H300 (20MP) and the D40X (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D40X was introduced 7 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D40X grades against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D40X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D40X Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D40X offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon D40X and Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D40X vs the H300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D40X and H300 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40X and H300.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D40X having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H300 will produce extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older D40X will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.