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Side-by-side comparison

Konica-Minolta Dynax 5D
vs Nikon D40x

Archive illustration for Konica-Minolta Dynax 5D

Konica-Minolta / 2005

Dynax 5D

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Nikon D40x

Nikon / 2007

D40x

Full specifications

Sensor area

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369 mm²
Dynax 5D
373 mm²
D40x
Area ratio
1.01:1
Absolute difference
4 mm²
Relative difference
1.1%

The D40x 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

Dynax 5DMetricD40x
6.3 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor23.6 × 15.8
7.65 µmPixel pitch6.05 µm
58.56 µm²Pixel area36.56 µm²
1.71 MP/cm²Pixel density2.74 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
590 gWeight522 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-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 D40x has the larger sensor area. The D40x has the lighter body. The D40x has the higher effective resolution. The D40x is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Dynax 5D

Released in 2005, Dynax 5D has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.3 MP effective resolution, and a 590 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose D40x

Released in 2007, D40x has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 522 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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