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Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched May 2007
  • Superseded the Nikon D50
  • Later Model is Nikon D60
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Replaced the Pentax K-70
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon D40X and Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D40X was released 16 years prior to the KF which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the D40X matches up versus the KF with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Pentax KF

 D40X KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D40X

 KF D40X 
IntroducedNovember 2022May 2007More modern by 188 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Pentax KF

 D40X KF 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D40X has got physical measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Pentax KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D40X and Pentax KF in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D40X vs the KF.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and KF is 71 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D40X and KF.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax KF to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D40X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D40X Street photography info
Pentax KF Street photography info
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D40X
Sports photography with Pentax KF
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography details
Pentax KF Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
heavier than others (684 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D40X Landscape photography info
Pentax KF Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KF as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
72
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
heavier than others (684g)
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Pentax KF
 Nikon D40XPentax KF
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D40X Pentax KF
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2007-05-27 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
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 102400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 161
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 17.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video 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 lb) 684g (1.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 516 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $375 $850