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Nikon D40X vs Sony A68

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 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
  • Introduced May 2007
  • Replaced the Nikon D50
  • Renewed by Nikon D60
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D40X and Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D40X was introduced 9 years prior to the A68 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D40X scores versus the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Sony A68

 D40X A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Nikon D40X

 A68 D40X 
AnnouncedNovember 2015May 2007More modern by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Sony A68

 D40X A68 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D40X enjoys physical 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 A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Nikon D40X and Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D40X and the A68.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D40X and A68 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D40X and A68.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A68 to give you greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged D40X is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D40X Street photography factors
Sony A68 Street photography factors
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
55
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (510 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography advice
Sony A68 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery life (510 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X Vlogging highlights
Sony A68 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Nikon D40X vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Sony A68
 Nikon D40XSony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D40X Sony SLT-A68
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2007-05-27 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 17.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 522 grams (1.15 pounds) 610 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 13.5
DXO Low light rating 516 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL9 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $375 $581