Nikon D40X
Camera summary
The Nikon D40X, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on May 27, 2007. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.6 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D50, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D50
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D60, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D60
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 3 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
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| Af center | Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
| Af Face detection | No |
| Af live view | No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | No |
| Af tracking | No |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | 3 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - |
| DXO color depth | 22.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 516.0 |
| DXO overall score | 63.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | No |
| Center weighted | No |
| Multi segment | No |
| partial | No |
| spot | No |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | May 27, 2007 |
| Body type | Compact SLR |
| brand | Nikon |
| msrp | $449.95 |
| model | Nikon D40X |
| predecessor model | Nikon D50 |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 1.5� |
| Lens mount | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Flash range | 17.00 m |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 3.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 0 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL9 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 522 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | No |
| Screen resolution | 230 |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | 3200 |
| Max image resolution | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 |
| Sensor size | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | - |
| Microphone port | No |
| Video formats | - |
| Video resolutions | - |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |