Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200
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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
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- 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

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).

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.

Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D40X & Nikon D7200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D40X Gallery & Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Nikon D7200
D40X | D7200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D40X
D7200 | D40X | |||
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Released | March 2015 | ![]() | May 2007 | Newer by 94 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D40X and Nikon D7200
D40X | D7200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
Nikon D40X | Nikon D7200 | |
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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 |