9.4 out of 10

Nikon D40X

6.24 megapixels

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Best Price: $419

  • User Score (207)
    9.0 9.0 from 207 reviewers
  • Expert Score (47)
    8.4 8.4 from 47 reviewers
  • Design (32)
    8.8 8.8 from 32 reviewers
  • Value for money (39)
    9.4 9.4 from 39 reviewers
  • Features (36)
    9.1 9.1 from 36 reviewers
  • Ease of use (33)
    7.9 7.9 from 33 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Picture quality (22)
    9.4 9.4 from 22 reviewers
  • Buzz Index: 5/5
  • Activity: 5/5

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Nikon’s D40x is a digital SLR that weighs around 17.5 ounces. Its width is 5 inches, its depth is 2.5 inches and its height is 3.7 inches. It has a 10.2 megapixels for its resolution and its sensor resolution. Various shooting programs can be chosen like close-up, night portrait, children, portrait mode, landscape and sports mode. Special effects include monotone and black and white. It has color support and can do continuous shooting speed for three frames per second.

More Features

This camera has white balance presents such as fluorescent, flash, cloudy, incandescent, sunlight and shade. Its exposure modes include I-TTL program, bulb, aperture-priority, automatic and others. It has an optional remote control. The camera does not have a TV tuner or a floppy drive. It supports an SD memory card. It also has a self timer delay for two seconds, ten seconds or even 20 seconds. It has a hot shoe flash terminal and a pop-up flash.

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Format
    SLR
  • Max resolution
    3872 x 2592
  • Low resolution
    2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
  • Image ratio w:h
    3:2
  • Effective pixels
    10.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    10.8 million
  • Sensor size
    23.7 x 15.6 mm (Nikon DX)
  • Pixel density
    2.7 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • Sensor manufacturer
    Sony

Review Summary

The Nixon D40x is one of the best DSLRs available today. It is known to be the upgraded or follow-up version of its previous model Nixon D40. Considered one of the best according to some of its users is because it has a very comfortable and compact body design which is at the same time versatile, not noisy at higher ISOs, highly customizable menus and not to miss its 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor which gives a boost to its resolution to which in turn hasn’t at all affected the overall image quality. A certain user described it as the D40 with 4.1 more mega pixels on the same size sensor and the ability to use ISO 100, rather than the ISO 200 lower limit on the D40. Known as a fact indeed is that the pictures taken with the Nikon D40x are great pictures. A certain user quoted that the Nikon D40x illustrates very clearly both the marketing and monetary value of a 10 mega pixel model over an otherwise identical 6 mega pixel version. As far as modes are concerned, it works great on the auto mode and the manual mode too is easy to set but might not be that easy to take perfect shots. A certain disadvantage or weakness in this camera which has been noted by one of its reviewers is that the flash-synch is not as good as its previous model the Nikon D40. Also, you will have to purchase its Capture NX software if you are planning on processing your RAW images. The Nikon D40x is a guaranteed customer satisfaction. In other words, it has something for everyone to like. The Nikon D40x is also advisable for photographers who want a camera that will last for quite some time. This camera is also referred as an easy camera to run.

  • The most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and ergonomics designed for everyone
  • 10.2-effective-megapixel
  • Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor, producing 3,872 x 2,592…

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  1. Reviewer: Bobby's Best
    25 July 2008

    The Nikon D40X Digital SLR is an upgraded version of the entry level Nikon D40 Camera which first debuted in late 2006. The main difference between the two cameras is the megapixels.The D40 has a 6.1 megapixel CCD and the Nikon D40X has a better 10.2 megapixel sensor, allowing for better resolution in large format prints. Other upgrades include a slightly faster continuous shooting rate and an upgraded the ISO sensitivity (to ISO 100), which is great for landscape sho... Read more

  2. Nikon D40x SLR Digital Camera Review

    Reviewer: PhotoAxe
    15 May 2008

    I love this camera and I recommend you to buy it (body only, kit and accessories) from my amazon links below. Read more

  3. Nikon D40x

    Reviewer: Steve's Digicams
    27 December 2007

    Nikon has refreshed their ever popular D40 model from last year, with the new D40x. New improvements over the D40 include a 10-megapixel image sensor (6-megapixels on the D40), increased continuous capture rate (3fps over 2.5fps), and a slightly more versatile sensitivity range from ISO 100 - 1600 (compared to 200 - 1600). This new model occupies Nikon's "entry-level" dSLR position, and comes as a body or body and lens kit. Nikon left many options alone, like the 2.... Read more

  4. Reviewer: ComputerShopper
    16 October 2007

    The small, light D40x is the second-least-expensive model in Nikon's digital SLR (dSLR) lineup. Its diminutive size and low cost make this dSLR easy to own and take with you everywhere. Read more

  5. Reviewer: megapixel.net
    01 October 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Design 10
    10
    Features 9
    9.0
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    The only external difference between the Nikon D40x and the still current D40 is its badge. Maintaining the design of its predecessor, the D40x simply swaps the 6.1 megapixel CCD of the D40 for the currently expected 10 megapixel CCD. Read more

  1. Nikon D40x

    Reviewer: trinajobradley, Ciao
    14 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I use this camera for my work - I am the editor of a small weekly newspaper in Montana- and I love it! I also use it to take hundreds of pictures of my new baby, and for taking professional photos of seniors and weddings. I love it because it is so simple to use, and produces very high quaility photos. It also has great attachments - like a telephoto lens, that are easy to attach and use. I have used my camera in a variety of settings - indoor basketball games, outdoo... Read more

  2. Nikon d40x

    Reviewer: Digitalcamera HQ
    11 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This is my first Digital SLR and I have been very pleased with the results. This spring I had the chance to take to take some outdoor pictures and was very suprised to see the beautiful sharp pictures. I have the 18-135 nikkor lens and found this zoom to be very versatile when taking outdoor shots. Read more

  3. great camera with great aattitude

    Reviewer: getmaninitk, CNET
    29 January 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    i ever seen a pics like it most Read more

  4. Reviewer: John Aparn - United Kingdom, Let's go digital
    03 November 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    For this price the Nikon D40x is an excellent digital camera. The Nikon D40x is a great choice if you do not have old auto focus lenses. The weakness about this camera is the flash-synch, this is not as good as the Nikon D40. Read more

  1. Nikon D40x

    I am ready to upgrade to DSLR I have been using a pentax PZ10 with a 35-200 zoom for years I use the camera mostly for travel and indoor photos. So I like the Nikon D40x but I have seen so many different options for sale my idea is to get a kit with the 18-55 lens for now and upgrade to a longer lens later. B&h has it used and Crutchfield has it new with a Nikkor lens what do you think is the better option? I havent heard...

    forum.dcresource.com: 03 June 2008 Read more

  2. Bag for Nikon D40x

    I just recently got a Nikon D40x, and I was looking at some Lowepro bags. The Apex 140 AW caught my eye. Is this bag big enough to fit a Nikon D40x, 55-200mm lens, lens hood, cables, SD Cards, batteries, etc...? Or should I get a bigger one, and if so which one?

    forum.photo.net: 21 December 2007 Read more

  3. Sigma zoom for nikon d40x

    The HSM lens will work on a Nikon D40x body. At the f4 end, auto-focus will be OK, but (as noted above) at f6.3 it will be not so OK.

    forum.photo.net: 23 December 2007 Read more

  4. Nikon D40x versus Nikon Coolpix

    I'm trying to decide whether to purchase a Nikon D40x for my husband's birthday. He currently has a Cool Pix 5700. Any advice out there would be greatly appreciated.

    forum.photo.net: 11 January 2008 Read more

  5. External Flash for Nikon D40X

    So I've decided I would like an external flash for my Nikon D40X. I have been considering the Nikon SB-600 flash but have also checked out the SB-800. I realize that I don’t know enough about them to know which one to get if either of them at all. Am I better off to get the Nikon flash, if so the 600 or 800, or is there...

    forum.dpreview.com: Read more

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