Reasons to choose DCS Pro SLR/n
Released in 2004, DCS Pro SLR/n has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 13.5 MP effective resolution, and a 1,000 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n
vs Nikon D40
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
DCS Pro SLR/n370 mm²
D40- Area ratio
- 2.34:1
- Absolute difference
- 494 mm²
- Relative difference
- 133.7%
The DCS Pro SLR/n has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCS Pro SLR/nMetricD40
13.5 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
36 × 24Sensor23.7 × 15.6
8 µmPixel pitch7.79 µm
64 µm²Pixel area60.61 µm²
1.56 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
1,000 gWeight522 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, MultiMediaStorageSecure Digital
Kodak Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DCS Pro SLR/n has the larger sensor area. The D40 has the lighter body. The DCS Pro SLR/n has the higher effective resolution. The D40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D40
Released in 2006, D40 has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 522 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.