Nikon D40 vs Nikon D50

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD40D50
      Successor ModelNikon D3000 Nikon D40X
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels6.24 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600200 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20003008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions2256 x 1496, 1504 x 10002256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with preset white balance
      Focus Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutofocus (AF-A), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous servo AF (AF-C), Manual focus (M), Focus lock
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
      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 BracketsType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot130k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.50x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.6 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Shutter TypeElectromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 10011.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/500 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 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      		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
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
      Exposure Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      DxO Low Light ISO561560
      DxO Color Depth21.020.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.010.8
      DxO Overall Score5655
      Video Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Dimensions124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52")133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.24 x 4.02 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      Package Weight3.6 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Battery PackEN-EL9EN-EL3
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD
      Other Nikon D40 Nikon D50
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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