Nikon D40 official specs are out now; I was curious myself to see how the tiny D40 compares to its older and more experienced colleagues, so I put together a chart showing the four cameras already mentioned. The D40 is not available yet, so no image samples, impressions and conclusions yet -just pure numbers!
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D80 |
D70 |
D50 |
D40 |
| Image Sensor |
10.2 million pixelsDX Format RGB CCD
23.6 x 15.8mm |
6.1 million pixelsDX Format RGB CCD
23.7 x 15.6mm |
6.1 million pixelsDX Format RGB CCD
23.7 x 15.6mm |
6.1 million pixelsDX Format RGB CCD
23.7 x 15.6mm |
| Image Size (pixels) |
3,872 x 2,592 [L]
2,896 x 1,944 [M]
1,936 x 1,296 [S] |
3,008 x 2,000 [L]
2,240 x 1,488 [M]
1,504 x 1,000 [S] |
3,008 x 2,000 [L]
2,256 x 1,496 [M]
1,504 x 1,000 [S] |
3,008 x 2,000 [L]
2,256 x 1,496 [M]
1,504 x 1,000 [S] |
| ISO Sensitivity |
100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1 |
200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV |
200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV |
200 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600 |
| Storage Media |
SD memory card |
CF memory card |
SD memory card |
SD memory card, SDHC compliant |
| File types |
1) JPEG- 3 levels
– Fine (1:4)
– Normal (1:8)
– Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW) |
1) JPEG- 3 levels
– Fine (1:4)
– Normal (1:8)
– Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW) |
1) JPEG- 3 levels
– Fine (1:4)
– Normal (1:8)
– Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW) |
1) JPEG- 3 levels
– Fine (1:4)
– Normal (1:8)
– Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW) |
| White Balance |
1) Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor)
2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (Kelvin),
3) Preset white balance
4) White balance bracketing |
1) Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor)
2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (Kelvin),
3) Preset white balance4) White balance bracketing |
1) Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor)
2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (Kelvin),
3) Preset white balance4) White balance bracketing |
1) Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor)
2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning
3) Preset white balance |
| LCD Monitor |
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to 170-degree wide-angle viewing. |
2.0-in., 130,000-dot, lowtemperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
2.0-in., 130,000-dot, lowtemperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
| Playback Function |
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion)
5) RGB histogram indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
8) Auto image rotation |
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion)
5) RGB histogram indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
8) Auto image rotation |
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion)
5) RGB histogram indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
8) Auto image rotation |
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion)
5) RGB histogram indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
8) Auto image rotation |
| Interface/ Connectivity |
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector) |
USB 2.0 (Full-speed) (mini-B connector) |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (mini-B connector) |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (mini-B connector) and PTP selectable |
| Text Input |
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input |
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input |
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input |
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input |
| Compatible Lenses |
All functions possible with all AF Nikkor lenses (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type) |
All functions possible with all AF Nikkor lenses (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type) |
All functions possible with all AF Nikkor lenses (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type) |
All functions possible with all AF Nikkor lenses (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type) |
| Viewfinder |
Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1) |
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m-1) |
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m-1) |
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1) |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage |
Approx. 95% |
Approx. 95% |
Approx. 95% |
Approx. 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1 |
Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1 |
Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1 |
Approx. 0.80x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1 |
| Viewfinder Accessories |
1) DR-6 Angle Finder
2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m-1)
3) DK-21M Eyepiece Magnifier |
1) DR-6 Angle Finder
2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m-1)
3) DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier |
1) DR-6 Angle Finder
2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m-1)
3) DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier |
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| Focusing Screen |
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines |
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines |
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets |
Type B BriteView clear matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets |
| Optional Focusing Screens |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Autofocus System |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV |
| AF Lens Servo |
1) Single Servo AF [S]
2) Continuous servo AF [C]
3) AF-A (auto AF-S/AF-C selection)
4) M: Manual
5) Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject’s status |
1) Single Servo AF [S]
2) AF-C: Continuous servo AF [C]
3) Manual [M]4) Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject’s status |
1) Single Servo AF [S]
2) Continuous servo AF [C]
3) AF-A: auto AF-S/AF-C selection
4) Manual M |
1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S);
2) Continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A);
3) Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
4) Manual focus (M) |
| Focus Area/Sensors |
11 focus areas; any single area can be selected; center focus area can be switched from normal to wide-frame operation |
5 focus areas: any single area can be selected |
5 focus areas: any single area can be selected |
3 focus areas: any single area can be selected |
| AF Area Mode |
1) Single Area AF
2) Dynamic Area AF
3) Auto-area AF |
1) Single Area AF
2) Dynamic Area AF |
1) Single Area AF
2) Dynamic Area AF
3) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority |
1) Single Area AF
2) Dynamic Area AF
3) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority |
| Exposure Metering System |
1) 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
2) Variable Center-weighted
3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm diameter circle (approx. 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area |
1) 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering
2) Variable Center-weighted
3) Spot: Meters 2.3mm diameter circle (approx. 1.0% of frame) centered on active focus area |
1) 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
2) Variable Center-weighted
3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm diameter circle (approx. 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area |
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor
2) Center-weighted:Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame
3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area |
| Exposure Metering Range |
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) |
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) |
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) |
1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering),
2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
| Exposure Modes |
1) 7 Digital Vari-Programs
2) Programmed Auto with flexible program
3) Shutter-Priority Auto
4) Aperture Priority Auto
5) Manual |
1) 7 Digital Vari-Programs
2) Programmed Auto with flexible program
3) Shutter-Priority Auto
4) Aperture Priority Auto
5) Manual |
1) 7 Digital Vari-Programs
2) Programmed Auto with flexible program
3) Shutter-Priority Auto
4) Aperture Priority Auto
5) Manual |
1) 8 Digital Vari-Programs
2) Programmed Auto with flexible program
3) Shutter-Priority Auto
4) Aperture Priority Auto
5) Manual |
| Exposure Compensation |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Auto Exposure Lock |
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AFL button |
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AFL button |
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AFL button |
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing |
2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV (±2 EV) |
2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV (±2 EV) |
3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV (±2 EV) |
None |
| Top Framing Rate |
3 frames per second |
up to 3 frames per second up to |
2.5 frames per second |
2.5 frames per second |
| Shutter type |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter |
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter |
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter |
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter |
| Shutter Speed Range |
30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb |
30 to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb |
30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb |
30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 EV steps), bulb |
| High IS0 Noise Reduction |
1) Low
2) Normal
3) High |
No |
No |
No |
Long Exposure Noise
Reduction |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Retouch Menu |
1) D-lighting,
2) Red-eye Correction
3) Image Trimming
4) Monochrome
5) Filter Effects
6) Image Overlay |
No |
No |
No |
| Recent Settings |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Flash Modes |
1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash
2) Auto Aperture
3) Non-TTL Auto |
1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash
2) Auto Aperture
3) Non-TTL Auto |
1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash
2) Auto Aperture
3) Non-TTL Auto |
1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash
2) Auto Aperture
3) Non-TTL Auto
4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800 |
| Flash Sync Modes |
1) Auto
2) Fill-in flash
3) Red-eye Reduction
4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync,
5) Slow Sync
6) Rear-curtain Sync
7) Off |
1) Auto
2) Fill-in flash
3) Red-eye Reduction
4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync,
5) Slow Sync
6) Rear-curtain Sync
7) Off |
1) Auto
2) Fill-in flash
3) Red-eye Reduction
4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync,
5) Slow Sync
6) Rear-curtain Sync
7) Off |
1) Auto
2) Fill-in flash
3) Red-eye Reduction
4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync,
5) Slow Sync
6) Rear-curtain Sync
7) Off |
| Top Flash Sync TTL |
1/200th sec. |
1/500th sec. |
1/500th sec. |
1/500th sec. |
| Auto FP High-Speed flash sync |
1/4,000th sec. |
No |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash |
1) Auto flash with auto pop-up
2) Manual pop-up with button release |
1) Auto flash with auto pop-up
2) Manual pop-up with button release |
1) Auto flash with auto pop-up
2) Manual pop-up with button release |
1) Auto flash with auto pop-up
2) Manual pop-up with button release |
| Built-in Flash Guide Number |
Approx. 42 ft rated at 100 ISO value |
Approx. 36 ft rated at 100 ISO value |
Approx. 36 ft rated at 100 ISO value |
Guide number approx. 17 at ISO 200 |
| Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3EV |
| Flash Bracketing |
2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV |
2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV |
2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV |
No |
| Built-in Flash/Commander Mode |
Two-Group Wireless Commander with SB-800, SB-600 and SB-R200 Speedlights |
Wireless Commander with SB-800, SB-600 and SB-R200 Speedlights (A group only) |
No Commander Option |
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| Self-timer |
2 to 20 seconds |
2 to 20 seconds |
2 to 20 seconds |
2, 5, 10 or 20 sec |
| Depth of field preview |
Functional with CPU equipped Nikkor lenses in P, S, A and M mode |
Functional with CPU equipped Nikkor lenses in P, S, A and M mode |
No |
No |
| Remote Control |
Remote via USB (mini B) Connection
ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (optional) |
Remote via USB (mini B) connection
ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (optional) |
Via ML-L3 Wireless Remote Controller (optional) |
Remote Control ML-L3 (optional, Infrared) |
| Power Source (included) |
EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
EN-EL3a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
EN-EL3a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Images per battery charge |
Up to 2700 |
Up to 2500 |
Up to 2500 |
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| Battery Grip(s) Optional |
MB-D80 Battery pack accepts one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or Six AA alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) AA batteries |
No |
No |
No |
| Optional AC Power Supply |
EH-5 AC Adapter |
EH-5 AC Adapter |
EH-5 AC Adapter |
EH-5 AC Adapter |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx: 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in. |
Approx: 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in. |
Approx. 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0in. |
Approx. 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in. |
| Weight |
1 lb. 5 oz Without battery, memory card or monitor cover. |
1 lb. 6 oz Without battery, memory card or monitor cover. |
1 lb. 3 oz Without battery, memory card or monitor cover. |
Approx. 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap |
| WiFi Functionality |
No |
No |
No |
No |