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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D50
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 |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.6 out of 5 stars
|
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.
Nikon D50
Camera summary
The Nikon D50, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on July 23, 2005.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D40X, 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 D40X
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 6 Megapixels resolution.
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 |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Connectivity |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 22.4 | 20.9 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.4 | 10.8 |
| DXO low light ISO | 516.0 | 560.0 |
| DXO overall score | 63.0 | 55.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | No |
No |
General |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | May 27, 2007 | July 23, 2005 |
| Body type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $449.95 | $69.97 |
| model | Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D50 | |
| Successor model | Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
Lense |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5� | 1.5x |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| AE bracketing | No |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Flash range | 17.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL9 | EN-EL3 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64mm | 133 x 102 x 76mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 522 grs | 620 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 130 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Max image resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6 mm | 23.7 x 15.5 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 | 6 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |