Nikon D40 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D40 and the Fujifilm X-Pro1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D40 was introduced in December 2006 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced in June 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D40 Highlights

      • 6.1 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 1,230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D40
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X-Pro1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D40 and Fujifilm X-Pro1.

      PROS

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 56
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Nikon D40

      Nikon D40
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D40 over Fujifilm X-Pro1.

      Nikon D40 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/500 sec vs 1/180 sec

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      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D3000
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon 1 V3
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      1-inch

      18.4 MP

      Sony FX3
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      Full Frame

      10.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-Pro1 over Nikon D40.

      Nikon D40 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6.1 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Higher Boosted ISO 3,200 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 vs 4896 x 3264
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,230k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.53x vs 0.59x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps vs 6.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs Mini connector
      Lighter 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) vs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

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      Fujifilm X-Pro2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Hasselblad X1D-50c
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      Medium format

      51 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon Rebel T2i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 1Ds III
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D40 Fujifilm X-Pro1
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D40 Fujifilm X-Pro1
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D40 has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 3.0" screen with 1,230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D40 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm X-Pro1 has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. Nikon D40 has 95% coverage with 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 100% coverage with 0.89x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Nikon D40 features a 6.1 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600 and expands to 200 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-Pro1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon D40 can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-Pro1 is equipped with EXR Pro processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D40 has Nikon F lens mount and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-Pro1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-Pro1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D40 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-Pro1 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-Pro1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D40 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D40 comes with EN-EL9 battery pack and Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D40 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D40 has Electromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D40, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1. Nikon D40 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps. Fujifilm X-Pro1 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Nikon D40 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 17.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Nikon D40 and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D40 body has dimensions of 124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52") and Fujifilm X-Pro1 body has dimensions of 140 x 82 x 43 mm (5.51 x 3.23 x 1.69"). Nikon D40 weighs 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) and Fujifilm X-Pro1 weighs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz).

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      124 mm

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      140 mm

      82 mm

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      64 mm

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      43 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D40 and Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Nikon D40 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D40 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 and give them scores of 54 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 56
      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      POOR
      52
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      74
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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