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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D3300
  • Replacement is Nikon D3500
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
  • Announced May 2007
  • Replaced the Nikon D50
  • Newer Model is Nikon D60
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3400 was unveiled 9 years after the D40X which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D3400 grades versus the D40X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D40X

 D3400 D40X 
AnnouncedAugust 2016May 2007Newer by 113 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D3400

 D40X D3400 

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D40X

 D3400 D40X 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3400 features outer measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Nikon D40X has measurements 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 D3400 and Nikon D40X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D3400 and the D40X.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and D40X is 70 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D3400 and D40X.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D3400 to offer you extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent D3400 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography info
Nikon D40X Street photography info
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (395 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3400
Sports photography with Nikon D40X
69
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography features
Nikon D40X Travel photography features
70
good battery power (1,200 shots)
lighter than competitors (395 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D40X Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging info
Nikon D40X Vlogging info
30
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (395 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Nikon D40X
 Nikon D3400Nikon D40X
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3400 Nikon D40X
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-17 2007-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 3
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lbs) 522 gr (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 All around rating 86 63
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1192 516
Other
Battery life 1200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14a EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $397 $375