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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Nikon D40 front
Portability
71
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon D40
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Successor is Nikon D3000
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon D40, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and D40 (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 9 years later than the D40 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up vs the D40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Nikon D40

 Fujifilm X-A3 D40 
AnnouncedAugust 2016December 2006More recent by 118 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 D40 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon D40

 Fujifilm X-A3 D40 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Nikon D40 has measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon D40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the D40.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and D40 is 86 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and D40.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A3 to render more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography details
Nikon D40 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
53
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
Nikon D40 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Nikon D40
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography features
Nikon D40 Travel photography features
88
great battery pack (410 shots)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
47
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D40 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging info
Nikon D40 Vlogging info
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon D40
 Fujifilm X-A3Nikon D40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Nikon D40
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2006-12-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Total lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 17.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 522 grams (1.15 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $480 $500