Upgrade Guide

Nikon D300→Nikon D40X

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D300

£40 used

2007

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Upgrade to

Nikon

D40X

No UK price today

2007

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The D40X offers little measurable spec improvement over the D300. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D300	D40X
Price	£40 used	—
Released	2007	2007
Sensor	12.3MP APS-C CMOS	10.2MP APS-C (DX) CCD
Resolution	12MP	10MP	↓
Video	No video	No video
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view (tripod mode)	3-point phase-detect AF (AF-S / AF-I lenses only - no body AF motor)
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6fps	3fps	↓
Battery Life	~1000 shots (CIPA)	~470 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	905g (with battery)	495g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots	2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F
Memory Cards	Single CompactFlash slot	Single SD slot

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