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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed May 2007
  • Older Model is Nikon D50
  • Renewed by Nikon D60
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D5200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5500
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and D5300 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D40X was revealed 7 years earlier than the D5300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D40X matches up against the D5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D5300

 D40X D5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D40X

 D5300 D40X 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2007More modern by 81 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Nikon D5300

 D40X D5300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D40X features 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) while the Nikon D5300 has sizing of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D40X compared to the D5300.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D40X and D5300 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40X and D5300.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D5300 to give more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged D40X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D40X
Portrait photography with Nikon D5300
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Street photography camera
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5300 Sports photography highlights
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
65
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography details
Nikon D5300 Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5300 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X Vlogging info
Nikon D5300 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
72
selfie friendly display
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Nikon D5300
 Nikon D40XNikon D5300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D40X Nikon D5300
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2007-05-27 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Expeed 4
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
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 522 grams (1.15 lb) 480 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 83
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 13.9
DXO Low light rating 516 1338
Other
Battery life - 600 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL9 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $375 $429