Upgrade Guide

Nikon D750→Nikon D40

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

You own

Nikon

D750

£190 used

2014

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Upgrade to

Nikon

D40

No UK price today

2006

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The D40 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D750. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D750	D40
Price	£190 used	—
Released	2014	2006	↓
Sensor	24.3MP full-frame CMOS	6.1MP APS-C (DX) CCD
Resolution	24MP	6MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	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	6.5fps	2.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~1230 shots (CIPA)	~470 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	840g (with battery)	475g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x
Screen	3.2" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots	2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots
Mount	Nikon F mount	Nikon F
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots	Single SD slot

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