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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D40x
vs Nikon D50
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
D40x370 mm²
D50- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.9%
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
D40xMetricD50
10.2 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.7 × 15.6
6.05 µmPixel pitch7.79 µm
36.56 µm²Pixel area60.61 µm²
2.74 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
522 gWeight540 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Nikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL3 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 D50
Released in 2005, D50 has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 540 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.