Nikon D40X vs Casio Exilim EX-10

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D40X and the Casio Exilim EX-10, 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 D40X was introduced in May 2007 and Casio Exilim EX-10 was introduced in November 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D40X over Casio Exilim EX-10.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-10 over Nikon D40X.

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.

Screen

Nikon D40X has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-10 has a 3.50" Tilting screen with 922k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Casio Exilim EX-10 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Casio Exilim EX-10 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 Casio Exilim EX-10) 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.

Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Nikon D40X

Nikon D40X has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-10.

Nikon D40X features a 10.2 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 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-10 features a 12 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800.

Nikon D40X is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-10 is equipped with Exilim Engine HS 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2056 x 1536 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Casio Exilim EX-10 has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Casio Exilim EX-10

Casio Exilim EX-10 has a built-in Wi-Fi 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.
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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 D40X comes with EN-EL9 battery pack and Casio Exilim EX-10 comes with Li-130A battery pack with battery life of 455 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D40X has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Casio Exilim EX-10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D40X has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D40X, and up to 1/4000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-10. Nikon D40X can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Casio Exilim EX-10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 17.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D40X and 10.90 m on Casio Exilim EX-10. Nikon D40X also accepts external flash which can be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync or signal or and ground contacts and safety lock. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D40X.

Nikon D40X body has dimensions of 124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52") and Casio Exilim EX-10 body has dimensions of 120 x 68 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.68 x 1.93"). Nikon D40X weighs 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-10 weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz).

Nikon D40X

Casio Exilim EX-10

124 mm

94 mm

120 mm

68 mm

94 mm

68 mm