Nikon D40X vs Ricoh WG-50

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      BrandNikonRicoh
      ModelD40XWG-50
      Predecessor ModelNikon D50
      Successor ModelNikon D60
      MSRP$279/£249
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels11 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600125 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, normal, basic
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes (Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade) with fine-tuning and preset white balance
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutofocus (Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status), Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority, Manual focus (M), Focus lock
      Number of Focus Points39
      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 D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length5 - 25 mm
      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 D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      On
      off
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 1005.50 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-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
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Exposure LockProgram
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      DxO Low Light ISO516
      DxO Color Depth22.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.4
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Dimensions124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52")123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.1 x 5.7 x 3.25"
      Package Weight1.13 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Battery PackEN-EL9D-LI92
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage68 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D40X Ricoh WG-50
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
      Orientation Sensor


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