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 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
D40x373 mm²
Alpha DSLR-A380- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D40x and Alpha DSLR-A380 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D40xMetricAlpha DSLR-A380
10.2 MPEffective pixels14.2 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.6 × 15.8
6.05 µmPixel pitch5.12 µm
36.56 µm²Pixel area26.26 µm²
2.74 MP/cm²Pixel density3.81 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
522 gWeight519 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Nikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery 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 and Alpha DSLR-A380 have the same sensor area. The Alpha DSLR-A380 has the lighter body. The Alpha DSLR-A380 has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha DSLR-A380 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha DSLR-A380
Released in 2009, Alpha DSLR-A380 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 14.2 MP effective resolution, and a 519 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.