Nikon D40X vs Nikon D80

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D40X and the Nikon D80, 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 Nikon D80 was introduced in September 2006. 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 Nikon D80.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D80 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 and Nikon D80 have 2.5" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

Viewfinder

Nikon D40X has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderNikon D80 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. They both have 95% coverage.

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. Nikon D80 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 249.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

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
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

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. Nikon D80 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.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Nikon F 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 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 Nikon D80 nothing can be done. On Nikon D80 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D40X nothing can be done.

USB Inputs

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

Battery

Nikon D40X comes with EN-EL9 battery pack and Nikon D80 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D40X has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Nikon D80 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 Nikon D80. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 17.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D40X and 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D80. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync or signal or and ground contacts and safety lock to Nikon D40X and via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock to Nikon D80. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on both cameras.

Nikon D40X body has dimensions of 124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52") and Nikon D80 body has dimensions of 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03"). Nikon D40X weighs 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) and Nikon D80 weighs 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz).

Nikon D40X

Nikon D80

124 mm

94 mm

132 mm

103 mm

94 mm

103 mm

64 mm

77 mm