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Nikon D60 vs Nikon D40X
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.
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 |
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.
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
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| 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.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
Yes |
| 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 D60 | Nikon D40X |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 22.5 | 22.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 562.0 | 516.0 |
| DXO overall score | 65.0 | 63.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
No |
| Multi segment | Yes |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
No |
General |
Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | March 19, 2008 | May 27, 2007 |
| Body type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $159.99 | $449.95 |
| model | Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D40X | Nikon D50 |
| Successor model | Nikon D5000 | Nikon D60 |
Lense |
Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
| 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 D60 | Nikon D40X |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
| 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 | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 17.00 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 D60 | Nikon D40X |
| Battery life | 500 shots | 0 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 | 126 x 94 x 64mm | 124 x 94 x 64mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 522 grs | 522 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
| 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 | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 23.7 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 | 10 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D60 | Nikon D40X |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |