Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D40

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D40, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and D40 (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3000 was released 3 years later than the D40 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D3000 grades vs the D40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3000 and Nikon D40. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3000 offers external dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Nikon D40 has specifications of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D3000 vs the D40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and D40 is 69 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3000 and D40.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D3000 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer D3000 provides a benefit in sensor technology.