Nikon D40X vs Sony A33
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A33 Key Specs
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Successor is Sony A35
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The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D40X and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D40X was launched 4 years before the A33 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D40X grades vs the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D40X and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D40X Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Sony A33
| D40X | A33 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Nikon D40X
| A33 | D40X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | May 2007 | Newer by 39 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D40X and Sony A33
| D40X | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D40X vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D40X comes with external measurements 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 A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D40X and the A33.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D40X and A33 is 71 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D40X vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D40X and A33.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A33 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D40X is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Nikon D40X | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D40X | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2007-05-27 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 17.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 522 grams (1.15 pounds) | 500 grams (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 63 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 516 | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL9 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $375 | $230 |