Nikon D40X Alternatives
The D40X stands at #69 out of 80 in Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Here is a brief overview of the D40X.
10MP
APS-C
522 grams
ISO 1,600
![Nikon D40X front thumbnail Nikon D40X front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D40X-ek-fs.jpg)
Portability
71 Imaging
49 Features
33 Overall
42
71 Imaging
49 Features
33 Overall
42
built-in flash
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
exports RAW files
good min ISO (100)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have liveview
lack of external mic jack
The following are numerous alternatives to the Nikon D40X listed by their total score. Feel free to browse through a thorough review of each camera or a comparison to the Nikon D40X by visiting the urls under each camera card. You can also press on the symbol to see a visual comparison or follow this link to see all of them alongside each other.
#1 Canon T8i
24MP
APS-C
515 grams
ISO 25,600
![Canon EOS Rebel T8i front thumbnail Canon EOS Rebel T8i front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T8i/Canon-T8i-front.jpg)
Portability
67 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
67 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
built-in flash
built-in touchscreen
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
does not have image stabilization
lack of headphone jack
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
#2 Pentax KF
24MP
APS-C
684 grams
ISO 102,400
![Pentax KF front thumbnail Pentax KF front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-KF/Pentax-KF-front.jpg)
Portability
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
built-in flash
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
does not have anti aliasing filter
bad battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than others in class (684g)
lack of headphone jack
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
#3 Canon SL3
24MP
APS-C
449 grams
ISO 25,600
![Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front thumbnail Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL3/Canon-SL3-front.jpg)
Portability
71 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
71 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
built-in flash
built-in touchscreen
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
does not have image stabilization
lack of headphone jack
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
#4 Canon SL2
24MP
APS-C
453 grams
ISO 25,600
![Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front thumbnail Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2/Canon-SL2-front.jpg)
Portability
71 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
71 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
built-in flash
built-in touchscreen
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
does not have image stabilization
lack of headphone jack
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
#5 Nikon D5600
24MP
APS-C
465 grams
ISO 25,600
![Nikon D5600 front thumbnail Nikon D5600 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D5600.jpg)
Portability
70 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
70 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
built-in flash
built-in touchscreen
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
does not have image stabilization
lack of headphone jack
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
#6 Nikon D5500
24MP
APS-C
420 grams
ISO 25,600
![Nikon D5500 front thumbnail Nikon D5500 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D5500/Nikon-D5500-front.jpg)
Portability
71 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
73
71 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
73
built-in flash
built-in touchscreen
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
does not have image stabilization
lack of headphone jack
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
#7 Sony A65
24MP
APS-C
622 grams
ISO 12,800
![Sony SLT-A65 front thumbnail Sony SLT-A65 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-SLT-A65/Sony-A65-front.jpg)
Portability
64 Imaging
64 Features
85 Overall
72
64 Imaging
64 Features
85 Overall
72
built-in flash
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
exports RAW files
lack of headphone jack
lack of Time Lapse recording
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
#8 Pentax K-70
24MP
APS-C
688 grams
ISO 102,400
![Pentax K-70 front thumbnail Pentax K-70 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-70/Pentax-K-70-front.jpg)
Portability
62 Imaging
67 Features
81 Overall
72
62 Imaging
67 Features
81 Overall
72
built-in flash
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
does not have anti aliasing filter
bad battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than others in class (688g)
lack of headphone jack
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
#9 Pentax K-S2
20MP
APS-C
678 grams
ISO 51,200
![Pentax K-S2 front thumbnail Pentax K-S2 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-S2/Pentax-K-S2-front.jpg)
Portability
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
71
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
71
built-in flash
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
does not have anti aliasing filter
bad battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than others in class (678g)
lack of headphone jack
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)