| General | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | D40 | Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Successor Model | Nikon D3000 | |
| MSRP | $349 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | DSLR | Ultra Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6 mm | 6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Total Pixels | 18.9 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 6.1 Megapixel | 18.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 1,600 | 80 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 200 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| 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 |
| Optics | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 26 - 130 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 4.8 | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | OLED monitor | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.5" | 3.30" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x |
| Shutter | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 2.5 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow | Auto Flash On Off Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 17.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 sec | |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | 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 Connection |
| Exposure | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ||
| Exposure Lock |
| DXO | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 561 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.0 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 56 |
| Video | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 |
| Environmental | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52") | 96 x 59 x 15 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.59") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) | 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 5 x 2" | |
| Package Weight | 0.75 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL9 | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Nikon D40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec | |
| Orientation Sensor |
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