Nikon D40X vs Sony A68

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D40X and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D40X Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.