Nikon D40 vs Nikon D90

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD40D90
      Predecessor ModelNikon D80
      Successor ModelNikon D3000 Nikon D7000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 3,200200 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions2256 x 1496, 1504 x 10003216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points11
      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 II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.64x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Shutter TypeElectromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps4.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 10017.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 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      		i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      DxO Low Light ISO561977
      DxO Color Depth21.022.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.012.5
      DxO Overall Score5673
      Video Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2
      Environmental Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Dimensions124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52")132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 8.5 x 8"
      Package Weight5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Battery PackEN-EL9EN-EL3e
      Battery Life850 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D40 Nikon D90
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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