Nikon D40X kit

Comparison table Nikon D40X and Nikon D60:

	Nikon D40X	Nikon D60
Housing material	Plastic	Plastic
Matrix	• 23.7 x 15.6 mm CCD (DX) • 10 MPx	• 23.7 x 15.6 mm CCD (DX) • 10 MPx
Dust removal	• Acquiring Data for Dust Free Shot	• Matrix cleaning system • Air flow control system • Acquiring Data for Dust Free Shot
Snapshot size	3872 x 2592 (3:2 ratio)	3872 x 2592 (3:2 ratio)
Optics Support	• Nikon F-mount • DX lenses • AF only AF-S or AF-I lenses	• Nikon F-mount • DX lenses • AF only AF-S or AF-I lenses
crop	1.5x	1.5x
live view	Not	Not
File Format	• RAW (compressed) • JPEG (3 levels)	• RAW (compressed) • JPEG (3 levels)
autofocus	• 3-zone TTL • Range: -1 to +19EV	• 3-zone TTL • Range: -1 to +19EV
colour space	• sRGB (2 modes) • Adobe RGB	• sRGB (2 modes) • Adobe RGB
Exposure metering	• 420 pixel RGB sensor • 0 — 20 EV operating range	• 420 pixel RGB sensor • 0 — 20 EV operating range
Measurement method	• 3D matrix metering II • Centre-weighted • Spot	• 3D matrix metering II • Centre-weighted • Spot
Exposure compensation	+/— 5.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV	+/— 5.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV
Sensitivity	• ISO 100 — 1600 • ISO 3200 upgradation	• ISO 100 — 1600 • ISO 3200 upgradation
Auto ISO	• Selecting the maximum ISO • Choosing the minimum shutter speed	• Selecting the maximum ISO • Choosing the minimum shutter speed
shutter speed	• 30 — 1/4000 s / Manual • 1/500 s sync. outbreaks	• 30 — 1/4000 s / Manual • 1/500 s sync. outbreaks
Burst shooting	• 3 fps • Unlimited JPEG/Fine pictures • 9 RAW shots	• 3 fps • Unlimited JPEG/Fine pictures • 7 RAW shots
white balance	• Auto • 6 presets • Temperature in Kelvin • Manual (direct or from image)	• Auto • 6 presets • Temperature in Kelvin • Manual (direct or from image)
Viewfinder	• Pentaprism • 95% coverage • Approx. magnification 0.8x	• Pentaprism • 95% coverage • Approx. magnification 0.8x
LCD monitor	• 2.5" TFT LCD • 230,000 pixels	• 2.5" TFT LCD • 230,000 pixels
Other features	• Radio flash sync • Intra-camera retouching	• Radio flash sync • Intra-camera retouching • Active D-Lighting • RAW extension • Eye sensor • Video clips with time-lapse shooting
Manual settings	17	nineteen
Memory cards	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Battery	EN-EL9 (7.4V, 1000mAh)	EN-EL9 (7.4V, 1000mAh)
battery pack	Not	Not
Software	• Nikon PictureProject • Nikon FotoShare • Nikon Capture NX (trial)	• Nikon Transfer •ViewNX • Nikon Capture NX (trial)
Dimensions	126 x 94 x 64mm	126 x 94 x 64mm
The weight	471 g	471 g

Nikon D40x main features:

• 10.2 megapixel DX format sensor
• Ready time 0.18 s.
• The D40 can shoot up to 100 frames (L-size FINE or smaller) at 3 frames per second.
• Viewfinder with 0.8x magnification
• 3-zone autofocus system
• Nikon's 3D Colour Matrix Metering System II
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery: Capable of taking up to 520 single-frame shots (according to CIPA standards, assuming 50% of shots are taken using the built-in flash)
• Remote control: optional, wireless ML-L3

Picture dimensions:

• 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP)
• 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP)
• 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP)

Compatible lenses *

Nikon F mount with AF pairing and AF Nikkor AF contacts (type G or D).

• AF-S, AF-I: All functions are supported.
• Other AF Nikkor lenses (Type G or D): All functions supported except autofocus.
• PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in M mode, all other functions are supported except autofocus.
• Other lenses AF Nikkor ** /AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D colour matrix metering II.
• Non-CPU lenses: Can be used in M mode, but the metering system will not work, electronic rangefinder can be used at a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Notes:

* — IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
** — except for lenses for F3AF

From the manufacturer's press release:

The D40X is a lightweight and compact camera that proves that taking pictures with Nikon DSLRs is easy and fun.

Simply turn on Auto mode, look through the clear and bright viewfinder, and take your shot.

The D40X is so fast that you'll be sure to capture unforgettable moments. A 10.2 million pixel sensor and world-class Nikkor lenses help you capture crisp, bright images every time.

The D40X's help menu is similar to the built-in user manual. It lets you view tips and tricks for any camera setting with just one button press.

Every function, button and menu command contributes to the perfect performance of the camera, allowing you to realize your creative vision to the fullest.