Upgrade Guide
Nikon D7200→Nikon D40X
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The D40X offers little measurable spec improvement over the D7200. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution10MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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 | D7200 | D40X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.9 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.6 | ||
| Documentary | -2.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | -1.8 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | -0.5 | ||
| Macro | -0.5 | ||
| Architecture | -1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D7200 | D40X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £212 used | — | |
| Released | 2015 | 2007 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 10.2MP APS-C (DX) CCD | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 (60p in 1.3× crop) | No video | |
| Autofocus | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, EV -3) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | 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 | ~1110 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 765g (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 | 3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon F | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD slot |
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