Upgrade Guide
Nikon D40X→Nikon D40
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The D40 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D40X. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution6MP (down from 10MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | D40X | D40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.2 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.1 | ||
| Documentary | +0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | -0.1 | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | -0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D40X | D40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2006 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 10.2MP APS-C (DX) CCD | 6.1MP APS-C (DX) CCD | |
| Resolution | 10MP | 6MP | ↓ |
| Video | No video | No video | |
| Autofocus | 3-point phase-detect AF (AF-S / AF-I lenses only - no body AF motor) | 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 | 3fps | 2.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 495g (with battery) | 475g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x | |
| Screen | 2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots | 2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots | |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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