Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D40X

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the D40X (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3000 was launched 2 years after the D40X which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D3000 matches up against the D40X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3000 and Nikon D40X. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Nikon D40X Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3000 has external measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40X 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D3000 compared to the D40X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and D40X is 69 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3000 and D40X.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern D3000 provides a benefit in sensor technology.