Nikon D40 vs Pentax Optio WG-2

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD40Optio WG-2
      Successor ModelNikon D3000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600125 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions2256 x 1496, 1504 x 10004288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicBest, Better, Good
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      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 D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyWidescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Shutter TypeElectromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps1.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 1005.40 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
      Exposure Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      DxO Low Light ISO561
      DxO Color Depth21.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.0
      DxO Overall Score56
      Video Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro, Type D
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Dimensions124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52")122 x 61 x 30 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.1 x 5.5 x 3.4"
      Power and Storage Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Battery PackEN-EL9D-LI92
      Battery Life260 shots
      Internal Storage88.2 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D40 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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