Nikon D90 vs Nikon D40X

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD90D40X
      Predecessor ModelNikon D80 Nikon D50
      Successor ModelNikon D7000 Nikon D60
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28483872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14242896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      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 Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Autofocus (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 Points113
      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 II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid LinesType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution920k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.96x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.64x0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Shutter TypeElectronically 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 Shooting4.5 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 10017.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLRSB-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 ShoeStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      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 Lock
      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, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      DxO Low Light ISO977516
      DxO Color Depth22.722.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.511.4
      DxO Overall Score7363
      Video Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      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 D90 Nikon D40X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2 Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Dimensions132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 8.5 x 8"
      Package Weight5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Battery PackEN-EL3eEN-EL9
      Battery Life850 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D90 Nikon D40X
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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