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Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X

Portability
71
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon D40 front
 
Nikon D40X front
Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42

Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X Key Specs

Nikon D40
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Renewed by Nikon D3000
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
  • Revealed May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Newer Model is Nikon D60
Photography Glossary

Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon D40 versus Nikon D40X, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and D40X (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D40 was announced 5 months before the D40X which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D40 grades versus the D40X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the Nikon D40X

 D40 D40X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D40

 D40X D40 

Common features in the Nikon D40 and Nikon D40X

 D40 D40X 
RevealedDecember 2006May 2007Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D40 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon D40X has measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D40 versus Nikon D40X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D40 compared to the D40X.

Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D40 and D40X is 71 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D40 and D40X.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D40X to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X sensor size comparison

Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40 Portrait photography details
Nikon D40X Portrait photography details
53
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D40
Street photography with Nikon D40X
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40 Sports photography information
Nikon D40X Sports photography information
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D40X Travel photography highlights
47
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D40X Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D40X as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D40 vs Nikon D40X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40 and Nikon D40X
 Nikon D40Nikon D40X
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D40 Nikon D40X
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2006-12-21 2007-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 17.00 m 17.00 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522g (1.15 pounds) 522g (1.15 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 63
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.4
DXO Low light score 561 516
Other
Battery model EN-EL9 EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $375