Resolution Chart Comparison

Shots here are of our new 'version two' resolution chart which provides for measurement of resolution up to 4000 LPH (Lines Per Picture Height). A value of 20 equates to 2000 lines per picture height. For each camera the relevant prime lens was used. The chart is shot at a full range of apertures and the sharpest image selected. Studio light, cameras set to aperture priority (optimum aperture selected), image parameters default. Exposure compensation set to deliver approximately 80% luminance of white area.

Nikon D60 (2,665 KB, 10 MP) Canon EOS 400D (2,720 KB, 10 MP)
Olympus E-410 (5,530 KB; 10 MP) Nikon D40X (2,762 KB, 10 MP)

Nikon D60 Canon EOS 400D
Olympus E-410 Nikon D40X

Nikon D40X Canon EOS 400D
Olympus E-410 Nikon D40X

Nikon D60 Canon EOS 400D
Olympus E-410 Nikon D40X

Measurable results

Camera Measurement
Absolute
resolution
Extinction
resolution
Nikon D60 Horizontal LPH 2200  2300 
Vertical LPH 1800  2300 
Canon EOS 400D Horizontal LPH 2200  2300 
Vertical LPH 1800  2300 
Olympus E-410 Horizontal LPH * 2050  * 2300 
Vertical LPH * 1800  * 2300 
Nikon D40X Horizontal LPH 2200  2300 
Vertical LPH 1800  2300 

* Moire is visible
+ Chart maximum
LPH Lines per Picture Height (to allow for different aspect ratios the measurement is the same for horizontal and vertical)
Absolute resolution

Point at which all lines of a resolution bar are still visible and defined, beyond this resolution loss of detail occurs (below Nyquist frequency).
Extinction resolution Detail beyond camera's definition (becomes aliased)

It should come as no surprise that the D60 produces a resolution result that is essentially identical to the D40X. Resolution is in the same region as the other cameras in its class.

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