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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200

Portability
71
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
82
Overall
71

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Previous Model is Nikon D50
  • Updated by Nikon D60
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7100
  • New Model is Nikon D7500
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon D40X versus Nikon D7200, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and D7200 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D40X was manufactured 8 years before the D7200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D40X matches up vs the D7200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D7200

 D40X D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D40X

 D7200 D40X 
ReleasedMarch 2015May 2007Newer by 94 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Nikon D7200

 D40X D7200 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D40X provides external 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 D7200 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D40X versus Nikon D7200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D40X compared to the D7200.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and D7200 is 71 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D40X and D7200.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D7200 to give you extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged D40X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X Portrait photography info
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography info
52
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D40X Street photography features
Nikon D7200 Street photography features
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
63
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D40X
Sports photography with Nikon D7200
40
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,110 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D40X
Travel photography with Nikon D7200
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery pack (1,110 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography info
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,110 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X Vlogging information
Nikon D7200 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
30
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D40XNikon D7200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D40X Nikon D7200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2007-05-27 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 369.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 17.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522g (1.15 lbs) 765g (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 87
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 14.6
DXO Low light score 516 1333
Other
Battery life - 1110 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $375 $1,100