Nikon D40X
Announced March 5, 2007
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
Nikon D40x is a capable, compact DSLR that provides excellent image quality and a beginner-friendly interface for those entering the digital market. Although it offers higher resolution and faster burst speeds than its predecessor, it retains certain limitations like restricted lens compatibility and a slower flash sync speed.
Weighted from 14 reviewer scores
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
- 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
- Launch price $729.95 (USD)
- Sensor 10.2MP CCD
- Burst 3 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 14 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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[T]he D40X really is just as good as the D40, with the added benefit of a little bit more resolution and slightly faster continuous shooting.
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No matter how you look at it, the Nikon D40x stands up well against the competition, with great image quality at all speeds, and near-perfect utility as a family camera.
- Cameralabs 79%
So far so good, but the D40x also inherits several weaker aspects of the D40 which stand out now it’s virtually the same price as the Canon.
- WIRED 8/10
This 10.2-megapixel model has one of the smartest automatic modes we've seen, including accurate measurement of often trouble-prone areas such as ISO setting and white balance.
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The colour mixes are largely accurate though the blue-green and yellow-green are a little off.
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The Nikon D40x produced images of excellent quality during the review period.
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It’s a great choice for anyone looking to take their first steps into the world of digital SLRs.
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[T]he overall improvements justify the additional cost.
- CNET 7.2/10
If you’re stepping up to your first dSLR and don’t have a stash of old lenses, the D40x is a good choice.
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Nikon D40x is a wonderful small camera that can still delight its owner with great pictures.
- Photo Review 8.5/10
Many settings provide illustrations and a brief text explanation of how the function is applied, making this a good camera for learning the finer points of picture-taking.
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After its recent price drop, though, it’s good value, taking superb shots with little or no user intervention, and is a mighty-fine budget DSLR.
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The D40x is fantastic, but it's not $200 better than the D40 to me.
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Yes, the D40X is outdated. But it is still capable of capturing excellent images. You can find a bargain and have some fun!
