Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon D40X

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      BrandNikonNikon
      Model1 J1D40X
      Predecessor ModelNikon D50
      Successor ModelNikon 1 J2 Nikon D60
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatCXDX
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25923872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12962896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes (Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade) with fine-tuning and preset white balance
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusAutofocus (Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status), Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority, Manual focus (M), Focus lock
      Number of Focus Points1353
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Lens MountNikon 1Nikon F
      Crop Factor2.7x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash Range5.00 m17.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/60 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor availableSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
      Exposure Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±3 (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      DxO Low Light ISO372516
      DxO Color Depth21.522.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.011.4
      DxO Overall Score5663
      Video Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Dimensions106 x 61 x 30 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.18")124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 5.6 x 4.3"
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Battery PackEN-EL20EN-EL9
      Battery Life230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D40X
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemOptical anti-dust mechanism


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