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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Replacement is Nikon D60
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D5100
  • Later Model is Nikon D5300
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D40X versus Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and D5200 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D40X was brought out 7 years prior to the D5200 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D40X grades vs the D5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D5200

 D40X D5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon D40X

 D5200 D40X 
ReleasedMay 2013May 2007More modern by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Nikon D5200

 D40X D5200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D40X has physical measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has sizing of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D40X versus Nikon D5200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D40X compared to the D5200.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and D5200 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D40X and D5200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D5200 to offer greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged D40X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D40X
Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
78
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D40X
Street photography with Nikon D5200
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Sports photography camera
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
60
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography details
Nikon D5200 Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D40X
Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (500 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D40X
Vlogging with Nikon D5200
9
no video
71
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Nikon D5200
 Nikon D40XNikon D5200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D40X Nikon D5200
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2007-05-27 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 17.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 522 gr (1.15 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 13.9
DXO Low light rating 516 1284
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL9 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $375 $595