Nikon D40x review
Review Date : 1st May 2007
Nikon D40x
Price: £599.00
The 10.2-megapixel Nikon D40x is intended to bridge the gap between the entry-level D40 and enthusiast-level D80, and as such takes a bit from both models.
Pros
On screen help for novices, comprehensive features, faster frame rate (up from 2.5fps to 3fps).
Cons
Softer images than the D40 due to increased pixel count. Slower sync speed the the D40.
| Design | 17/20 |
| Image Quality | 17/20 |
| Performance | 18/20 |
| Value | 18/20 |
| Features | 17/20 |
| Score | 87% |
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Introduction
Not a D40 Replacement
The D40x is not a replacement for the D40’ and ‘it’s the differences that make the difference’ were the two key points at the low-key UK launch of Nikon’s D40x. So often were these phrases repeated that it seemed the company was trying to instil them into the minds of the assembled journalists like a yogic mantra.
And rightly so, too: one of the leading DSLR ‘players’ was presenting a camera with a name that makes it look like a D40 replacement and the on-paper differences are incredibly slight. It’s hardly surprising the naturally sceptical UK press appeared to need convincing.
Bridging the D40/D80 Gap
Yet Nikon resolutely insists the D40 is set to stay and the D40x will fill ‘a gap’ in their product range somewhere between the D40 and D80. To do this the D40x has a larger sensor and new shutter unit to differentiate it from the D40, while its compact, lightweight body and 3-point AF system separate it from the D80 – in essence it’s a bit of both.
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Add your reviewMay 11 14:54
RAVI PRATAP
Respected Sir, i chanced upon ur site searchg for nikon d5000 review... WITH DUE RESPECT...i beg to differ with ur review of nikon d40x...HOW all and most experts ignore the resolution of d40x which is matched only by nikon d300 and higher.THE photos are much contrast and colour range is great.NIKON D40 CANNOT MATCH D40X. price is one consideration BUT we just can't ignore the photo quality to price. NIKON D40X IS UNMATCHED BY PHOTO QUALITY FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS..... I AM CONSTRAINT TO SAY YOUR REVIEWER EITHER HAVE NO EYE FOR COLOUR AND RESOLUTION OR WRITING WITHOUT SEEING THE PHOTOS.