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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon D3400
Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Updated by Nikon D60
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and D40X (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3500 was launched 11 years after the D40X which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the D3500 scores vs the D40X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D40X

 D3500 D40X 
RevealedAugust 2018May 2007More modern by 138 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D3500

 D40X D3500 

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D40X

 D3500 D40X 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D3500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40X has specifications of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D3500 against the D40X.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3500 and D40X is 72 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and D40X.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D3500 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer D3500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D40X Portrait photography factors
81
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 Street photography factors
Nikon D40X Street photography factors
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (365g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
70
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (1,550 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 Travel photography features
Nikon D40X Travel photography features
71
better than average battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D40X as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,550 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3500
Vlogging with Nikon D40X
31
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Nikon D40X
 Nikon D3500Nikon D40X
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3500 Nikon D40X
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-08-29 2007-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max 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
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 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
Max flash synchronize - 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 (60, 50, 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 365g (0.80 lbs) 522g (1.15 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 516
Other
Battery life 1550 photographs -
Form 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $397 $375