Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D40

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD5100D40
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5000
      Successor ModelNikon D5200 Nikon D3000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      ProcessorEXPEED 2
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32643008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions3696 x 2448, 2464 x 16322256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Focus Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      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 Mark VII screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.7
      Shutter Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps2.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10017.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemAuto aperture: Available with SB-910/SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
      Distance priority manual: Available with SB-910, SB-900 and SB-700
      i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S      		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 ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      DxO Low Light ISO1183561
      DxO Color Depth23.521.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.611.0
      DxO Overall Score8056
      Video Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      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 D5100 Nikon D40
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.11")124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.9 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Power and Storage Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Battery PackEN-EL14EN-EL9
      Battery Life660 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D5100 Nikon D40
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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