Nikon D40 vs Fujifilm X-T3

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D40 and the Fujifilm X-T3, 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-T3 was introduced in September 2018. 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-T3 Highlights

      • 26.1 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 160 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.5" 3,690k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Mechanical and 20.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D40
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X-T3
      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-T3.

      PROS

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      •   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
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 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-T3

      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 26.1 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)

      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-T3.

      Nikon D40 vs Fujifilm X-T3
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/500 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Lighter 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) vs 539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)

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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

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T3

      Fujifilm X-T3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T3 over Nikon D40.

      Nikon D40 vs Fujifilm X-T3
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6.1 Megapixel vs 26.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 160
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 12,800
      Higher Boosted ISO 3,200 vs 51,200
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 vs 6240 x 4160
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.53x vs 0.75x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps vs 20.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

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      Fujifilm X-T5
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T4
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-T2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a9
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Samsung NX5
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S5
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D5500
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      APS-C

      24.2 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-T3
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D40 Fujifilm X-T3
        High Native ISO200160
        No Image Stabilization
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D40 has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-T3 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-T3 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X-T3 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Fujifilm X-T3) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm X-T3 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D40 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm X-T3 has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution. Nikon D40 has 95% coverage with 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm X-T3 has 100% coverage with 1.125x (0.75x 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-T3 features a 26.1 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-T3 has X-Trans CMOS 4 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-T3 is equipped with X-Processor 4 processor and can take pictures up to 6240 x 4160 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4416 x 2944, 3120 x 2080 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D40 has Nikon F lens mount and Fujifilm X-T3 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-T3

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-T3. 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-T3 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-T3 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

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-T3

      Fujifilm X-T3 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Fujifilm X-T3

      Fujifilm X-T3 has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 LE) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D40 comes with EN-EL9 battery pack and Fujifilm X-T3 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 390 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D40 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Fujifilm X-T3 has two card slots - one for Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] and one for .

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D40 has Electromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Fujifilm X-T3 has Mechanical Focal Plane shutter and Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D40, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T3. Nikon D40 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps. Fujifilm X-T3 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 11.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


      Focusing

      Nikon D40 has Fujifilm X-T3 has Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF) system with 425 focusing points..


      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-T3 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Nikon D40 and 1/250 sec on Fujifilm X-T3.

      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-T3 body has dimensions of 133 x 93 x 59 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 2.32"). Nikon D40 weighs 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) and Fujifilm X-T3 weighs 539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz).

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      124 mm

      94 mm

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      133 mm

      93 mm

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      94 mm

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      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D40 and Fujifilm X-T3

      Nikon D40 and Fujifilm X-T3 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-T3

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      82
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      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
      GOOD
      78
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      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
      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      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
      84
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D40 and Fujifilm X-T3 and give them scores of 54 and 78 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-T3

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      78

      Sensor

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 56
      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 26.1 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      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
      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      49
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Face Detection
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      84
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D40

      Fujifilm X-T3

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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