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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced May 2007
  • Replaced the Nikon D50
  • Later Model is Nikon D60
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon D5300
  • Later Model is Nikon D5600
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D40X versus Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and D5500 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D40X was introduced 8 years prior to the D5500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the D40X grades vs the D5500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D5500

 D40X D5500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Nikon D40X

 D5500 D40X 
ReleasedJanuary 2015May 2007More modern by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Nikon D5500

 D40X D5500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D40X offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Nikon D5500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D40X against the D5500.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D40X and D5500 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40X and D5500.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D5500 to show extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D40X will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X Portrait photography information
Nikon D5500 Portrait photography information
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Street photography camera
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (420g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X Sports photography features
Nikon D5500 Sports photography features
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
69
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (820 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography details
Nikon D5500 Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
81
great battery pack (820 per charge)
lighter than competition (420g)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D40X
Landscape photography with Nikon D5500
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (820 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5500 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (420g)
no image stabilization
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Nikon D5500
 Nikon D40XNikon D5500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D40X Nikon D5500
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2007-05-27 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.15 lbs) 420 grams (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 14.0
DXO Low light rating 516 1438
Other
Battery life - 820 images
Battery format - 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
Cost at release $375 $700