Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5000
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
- Introduced June 2009
- Old Model is Nikon D60
- New Model is Nikon D5100
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On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D40X and Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the D5000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D40X was released 24 months prior to the D5000 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D40X scores vs the D5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D40X & Nikon D5000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D40X Gallery & Nikon D5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D5000
| D40X | D5000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Nikon D40X
| D5000 | D40X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2009 |  | May 2007 | More modern by 24 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D40X and Nikon D5000
| D40X | D5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D40X enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has sizing of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D40X and the D5000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D40X and D5000 is 71 and 65 respectively.
Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40X and D5000.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D5000 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D40X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5000 Specifications
| Nikon D40X | Nikon D5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon D40X | Nikon D5000 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2007-05-27 | 2009-06-12 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| 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 | 3 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.52x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 17.00 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 522 grams (1.15 pounds) | 590 grams (1.30 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 63 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 516 | 868 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 510 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL9 | EN-EL9a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $375 | $630 |