Nikon D40X vs Sony A58
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A58 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Sony A57
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Below, we are comparing the Nikon D40X and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and A58 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe D40X was released 7 years prior to the A58 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D40X grades vs the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Sony A58
| D40X | A58 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Nikon D40X
| A58 | D40X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | May 2007 | More modern by 79 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D40X and Sony A58
| D40X | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon D40X vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D40X has outer measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D40X and the A58.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D40X and A58 is 71 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D40X vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D40X and A58.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A58 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D40X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A58 Specifications
| Nikon D40X | Sony SLT-A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D40X | Sony SLT-A58 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2007-05-27 | 2013-11-27 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.65x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 17.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 522 gr (1.15 pounds) | 492 gr (1.08 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 63 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 516 | 753 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 690 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL9 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $375 | $645 |