Nikon D40 vs Nikon Coolpix P610

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD40Coolpix P610
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P600
      Successor ModelNikon D3000
      MSRP$499.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      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 D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1440 mm
      Optical Zoom60x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Shutter TypeElectromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 1007.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-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 Connection
      Exposure Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      DxO Low Light ISO561
      DxO Color Depth21.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.0
      DxO Overall Score56
      Video Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Dimensions124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52")125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.3 x 6.3 x 5.2"
      Package Weight2.25 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Battery PackEN-EL9EN-EL23
      Battery Life330 shots
      Internal Storage56 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D40 Nikon Coolpix P610
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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