Nikon D40x
Score: 57/100
Sony Alpha A200K
Score: 62/100Rankings
The Sony Alpha A200K is a budget-friendly APS-C DSLR with a 10.2 MP sensor and built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization, delivering sharp images and long battery life. Its drawbacks include the absence of video, live view, and a modest 3 fps burst rate, limiting versatility for fast action. Ideal for beginners who prioritize stabilization and portability.
The Nikon D40x is an entry-level APS-C DSLR offering a compact 10.2 MP sensor and solid image quality for beginners. However, it lacks modern features such as video recording, live view, and image stabilization, and its battery life is relatively short. Best suited for hobbyists seeking a lightweight, straightforward DSLR.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.2 MPbest | 10.2 MPbest | |
3,200best | 3,200best | |
3 fpsbest | 3 fpsbest | |
— | 9best | |
— | 750 shotsbest | |
95 %best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 522 gbest | 552 g |
2.5 in | 2.7 inbest |
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Features(1) | ||
Image Stabilization | false | true |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 522 g | 552 g |
Performance(1) | ||
Image Processor | Expeed | BIONZ |
Display(1) | ||
Screen Size (in) | 2.5 in | 2.7 in |
Storage(1) | ||
Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Pro Duo/CF |
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Professional reviewers praised the D40x for its portable size, solid 10.2 MP image quality, and user-friendly controls, noting the bright LCD and natural color rendering as standout features. However, they also highlighted its dated technology, such as the lack of live view, video, and image stabilization, as well as a modest ISO range and low technical score, positioning it as a solid beginner's DSLR but not competitive with higher-end models.
Everyday users love the camera's lightweight feel, sharp 10 MP photos, and easy-to-use scene modes, finding it a good entry point into the Nikon system. Common frustrations revolve around noisy high-ISO performance, short battery life, the plastic build quality, and the absence of video or live view features.
Professional reviewers praised the A200 as a faster, lighter upgrade over the A100, highlighting its 3.5-stop Super SteadyShot, BIONZ processor-driven tone richness, and 40% quicker AF as strong points for beginners. However, they noted the loss of features like mirror lock-up, depth-of-field preview, live view, and video, and considered the 3 fps burst rate dated even for its 2008 release.
Everyday users commend the camera's ease of use, clear LCD, solid battery life, and effective stabilization with the kit lens, but repeatedly criticize the cheap-feel plastic build, slow burst speed, cumbersome menus, and noisy high-ISO performance. Dust on the sensor without advanced cleaning is also a recurring complaint.
“breathtaking picture quality”
“handy size/weight as best-in-class for compactness”
