Compare Nikon D40 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens to GE X500 Digital Camera

Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains top-quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have a sharp and reliable optical performance. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere. Beautiful photography has never been easier. Less

The X500 features an electronic view finder, 16-megapixel, optical image stabilization, a powerful 15x optical zoom and 27 mm wide angle, lens for clear, crisp pictures that bring you closer to the action. As easy to use as most point and shoot cameras, the GE X500 is an outstanding camera with many of the most popular and advanced features found in larger, more expensive SLRs. Advanced features like shutter and aperture priority modes; high dynamic range and smile, blink and face detection, which make the X500 an attractive introduction to bridge cameras. 15x optical zoom Powerful optical zoom moves you closer to the subject for tight, clear shots. HD 720p video HD 720p video captures all of your videos in high definition 720p resolution. Optical image stabilization Automatically adjusts unintentional camera movements giving you clear, crisp pictures every time. High dynamic range In-camera feature adjusts exposure for more detail in light and dark scenes. Less