| General | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D3000 | D40 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D40 | |
| Successor Model | Nikon D3100 | Nikon D3000 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Format | DX | DX |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 23.7 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 10.75 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 10.2 Megapixel | 6.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 200 - 1,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 200 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED | |
| Max Image Resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Other Resolutions | 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 | 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from On or Off |
| Focus | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets |
| Optics | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type | Quick-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 0.80x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x | 0.53x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -1.7 to +0.5 |
| Shutter | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | Electromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 2.5 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain | Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | 17.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/500 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR | SB-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 |
| Exposure | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 563 | 561 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.3 | 21.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.1 | 11.0 |
| DxO Overall Score | 62 | 56 |
| Video | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via Eye-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 | Optional ML-L3 |
| Environmental | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52") | 124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz) | 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL9a | EN-EL9 |
| Battery Life | 500 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec | 2 to 20 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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