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Nikon D40X vs Nikon D60

Nikon D40X

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.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.7 out of 5 stars
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 D60

Nikon D60

Camera summary

The Nikon D60, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on March 19, 2008. 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.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.5 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.1 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D40X, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon D40X

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D5000, 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 D5000

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

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
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 3

Connectivity

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
HDMI
No
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - -
DXO color depth 22.4 22.5
DXO dynamic range 11.4 11.4
DXO low light ISO 516.0 562.0
DXO overall score 63.0 65.0

Exposure mode

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
No
Yes
Multi segment
No
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
No
Yes

General

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
AKA - -
announced May 27, 2007 March 19, 2008
Body type Compact SLR Compact SLR
brand Nikon Nikon
msrp $449.95 $159.99
model Nikon D40X Nikon D60
Predecessor model Nikon D50 Nikon D40X
Successor model Nikon D60 Nikon D5000

Lense

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
Focal length multiplier 1.5� 1.5×
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 316 316

Other features

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
AE bracketing
No
No
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 Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Flash range 17.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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 D60
Battery life 0 shots 500 shots
Battery model EN-EL9 -
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 126 x 94 x 64mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 522 grs 522 grs

Screen

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
Live view
No
No
Screen resolution 230 230
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
Max boosted ISO 3200 3200
Max image resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor resolution 10 10
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor type CCD CCD

Headphone port

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution - -
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats - -
Video resolutions - -

Viewfinder

Nikon D40X Nikon D60
viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder