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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D3200
  • Later Model is Nikon D3400
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Old Model is Nikon D50
  • Updated by Nikon D60
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3300 was announced 7 years after the D40X which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D3300 matches up vs the D40X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D40X

 D3300 D40X 
LaunchedApril 2014May 2007More modern by 85 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D3300

 D40X D3300 

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D40X

 D3300 D40X 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3300 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon D40X has specifications of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D3300 against the D40X.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and D40X is 69 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and D40X.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D3300 to offer more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger D3300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D40X Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography highlights
Nikon D40X Street photography highlights
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
68
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (700 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography information
Nikon D40X Travel photography information
67
good battery pack (700 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (430g)
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography info
Nikon D40X Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging features
Nikon D40X Vlogging features
33
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D40X
 Nikon D3300Nikon D40X
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3300 Nikon D40X
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-04-21 2007-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 3
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
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, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 522 grams (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 63
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 11.4
DXO Low light score 1385 516
Other
Battery life 700 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14a EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $375