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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Replaced the Nikon D50
  • Renewed by Nikon D60
Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5500
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon D40X versus Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and D5600 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D40X was manufactured 10 years prior to the D5600 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D40X matches up vs the D5600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D5600

 D40X D5600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D40X

 D5600 D40X 
ReleasedNovember 2016May 2007More modern by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Nikon D5600

 D40X D5600 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D40X features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5600 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D40X versus Nikon D5600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D40X and the D5600.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D40X and D5600 is 71 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40X and D5600.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D5600 to give you greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged D40X is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D40X
Portrait photography with Nikon D5600
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Street photography camera
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D40X
Sports photography with Nikon D5600
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
69
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (820 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography info
Nikon D5600 Travel photography info
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
81
good battery pack (820 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography advice
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (820 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D40X
Vlogging with Nikon D5600
9
no video
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Nikon D5600
 Nikon D40XNikon D5600
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D40X Nikon D5600
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2007-05-27 2016-11-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
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 rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 17.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522 grams (1.15 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
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 score 63 84
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 14.0
DXO Low light score 516 1306
Other
Battery life - 820 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $375 $597