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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D40 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D810
D810 vs D850 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D3000
D40 vs D3000 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D40 | D850 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.95 | $3299.95 |
| Street Price: | $2,596.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2006-12-07 | 2017-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
26.0 oz
(737 g)
includes batteries |
32.3 oz (915 g) |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.7 x
2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64 mm) |
5.7 x
4.9 x
3.1 in. (146 x 124 x 79 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 6.1 | 45.7 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.70mm x 15.60mm) | 858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.88 microns | 4.35 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 56 | 100 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.0 | 26.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | 14.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 561 | 2,660 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 2256 x 1496 (3.4 MP, Other), 1504 x 1000 (1.5 MP, 3:2) |
8256 x 5504
(45.4 MP,
3:2), 6192 x 4128 (25.6 MP, 3:2), 4128 x 2752 (11.4 MP, 3:2), 6880 x 4584 (31.5 MP, 3:2), 5152 x 3432 (17.7 MP, 3:2), 3440 x 2288 (7.9 MP, 3:2), 6880 x 5504 (37.9 MP, 5:4), 5152 x 4120 (21.2 MP, 5:4), 3440 x 2752 (9.5 MP, 5:4), 5504 x 5504 (30.3 MP, 1:1), 4128 x 4128 (17.0 MP, 1:1), 2752 x 2750 (7.6 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (.NEF) | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 | 7.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4, 1:1 crop modes |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.75x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.75x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.75x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 2,359,000 dots (589,750 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | 32.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 64 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200 - 1600; 3200 extended | Auto, 64 - 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-2 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset | Auto (3), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (6) (Spot WB available in Live View), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options. |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot | 180K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus area), Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, no flash | None |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/500 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe | ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
| Other Memory: | 1 SD UHS-II slot, 1 XQD slot | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.NEF) | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF |
| Movie File Format: | MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 wireless | Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | DC input | Mini HDMI (Type C), USB 3.0 Micro-B, 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.60 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.57 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.5 | 7.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 200 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 200 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 53 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.26 seconds | 0.08 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.26 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.73 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.145 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.190 seconds | 0.052 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.098 seconds | 0.046 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.1 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 470 shots | 1840 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 70 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | EN-EL9 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | EN-EL15a Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D18 battery grip |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15a Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
