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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D3100
  • Renewed by Nikon D3300
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Newer Model is Nikon D60
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3200 was brought out 5 years after the D40X which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the D3200 matches up versus the D40X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D40X

 D3200 D40X 
IntroducedJuly 2012May 2007Newer by 63 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D3200

 D40X D3200 

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D40X

 D3200 D40X 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 features external dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon D40X has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D3200 against the D40X.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and D40X is 67 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and D40X.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D3200 to render extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer D3200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D40X Portrait photography highlights
78
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography info
Nikon D40X Street photography info
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Travel photography camera
59
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D40X as a Vlogging camera
27
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D40X
 Nikon D3200Nikon D40X
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3200 Nikon D40X
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-07-25 2007-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6016 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 3
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 grams (1.11 pounds) 522 grams (1.15 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 63
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 11.4
DXO Low light score 1131 516
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL9
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $530 $375