Nikon D40X vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D40X and the Fujifilm X-Pro2, 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 Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced in January 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D40X Highlights

      • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X-Pro2 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 273 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 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 D40X
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X-Pro2
      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 D40X and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

      PROS

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   273 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Advantage of Nikon D40X

      Nikon D40X
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D40X over Fujifilm X-Pro2.

      Nikon D40X vs Fujifilm X-Pro2
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 92%
      Built-in Flash vs

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      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony ZV-E1
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Pentax K200D
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon 1 J1
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      1-inch

      10.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-Pro2

      Fujifilm X-Pro2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-Pro2 over Nikon D40X.

      Nikon D40X vs Fujifilm X-Pro2
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.2 Megapixel vs 24.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 12,800
      Higher Boosted ISO 3,200 vs 51,200
      Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 vs 6000 x 4000
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 3 vs 273
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,620k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.53x vs 0.59x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Interval Recording vs
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) vs 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

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      Fujifilm X-Pro3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony FX3
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      Full Frame

      10.2 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Nikon D750
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Pentax K-30
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon D780
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      Full Frame

      24.5 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 D40X Fujifilm X-Pro2
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D40X Fujifilm X-Pro2
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D40X has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a 3.0" screen with 1,620k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D40X has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm X-Pro2 has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. Nikon D40X has 95% coverage with 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm X-Pro2 has 92% coverage with 0.89x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      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. Fujifilm X-Pro2 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-Pro2 has CMOS X-TRANS III 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-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 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. Fujifilm X-Pro2 is equipped with EXR Processor III processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2384, 3008 x 1688), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2832 x 2832, 2000 x 2000) with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D40X has Nikon F lens mount and Fujifilm X-Pro2 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-Pro2

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-Pro2. 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 D40X it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-Pro2 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-Pro2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D40X nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-Pro2

      Fujifilm X-Pro2 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.
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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 Fujifilm X-Pro2 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D40X has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) and one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I).

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D40X has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D40X, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-Pro2. Nikon D40X can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm X-Pro2 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Nikon D40X has a built-in flash with maximum range of 17.00 m at ISO 100 and 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. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D40X and 1/250 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro2.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D40X body has dimensions of 124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52") and Fujifilm X-Pro2 body has dimensions of 141 x 83 x 56 mm (5.55 x 3.27 x 2.2"). Nikon D40X weighs 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) and Fujifilm X-Pro2 weighs 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz).

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      124 mm

      94 mm

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      141 mm

      83 mm

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      64 mm

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D40X and Fujifilm X-Pro2

      Nikon D40X and Fujifilm X-Pro2 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 D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      79
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   273 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   273 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      GOOD
      71
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   273 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      GOOD
      77
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   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
      82
      •   273 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      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
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D40X and Fujifilm X-Pro2 and give them scores of 54 and 73 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 D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      73

      Sensor

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      GOOD
      71
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      84
      •   273 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D40X

      Fujifilm X-Pro2

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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