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Nikon D40X
80 PixelMeter Score 14 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent image quality with high resolution and dynamic range
  • Compact, lightweight, and ergonomic body design
  • Fast and reliable autofocus performance
  • Beginner-friendly features and helpful on-screen guidance
  • Responsive operation with good battery life
Cons Cons
  • Cumbersome menu-driven controls and lack of a top-panel LCD
  • Reduced flash sync speed and limited autofocus points
  • Slow processing and lack of modern features like video or sensor cleaning
  • Limited lens compatibility due to the lack of an internal focus motor
  • Kit lens exhibits optical issues like flare and chromatic aberration

Announcement date Announcement date March 5, 2007
Launch price Launch price $729.95
Sensor Sensor 10.2MP CCD
Burst Burst 3 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date March 5, 2007
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $729.95
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 10.2MP
Sensor technology Sensor technology CCD
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-1,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 3fps
RAW formats RAW formats NEF (RAW)
Still bit depth Still bit depth 36-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous

Shutter types Shutter types Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200s
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV in 1/3 EV increments
Metering modes Metering modes 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 2.5-inch
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

360 video recording 360 video recording No
External Recording External Recording Yes (NTSC & PAL)
Audio recording Audio recording No

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD/SDHC

USB USB USB 2.0
Hot shoe Hot shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe

Battery Battery EN-EL9
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 520 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 471g (1 lb 0.6 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 126 x 94 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.70 x 2.52 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 522g (1 lb 2.4 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None