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.
Nikon D40x Review
Verdict
The newcomer may have 4 million pixels more, but this isn?t enough to make it a ?better? camera; what it gains in resolution it loses in picture quality, which only serves to balance the tally sheet. It ultimately seems that the D40x is trying to be ?forced? into a gap in the market that doesn?t currently exist. While it is by no means a bad camera I?d still say that if you want a straightforward entry-level DSLR save yourself a few quid and get a D40. On the other hand, if you want a 10MP sensor, save up a bit more money beforehand and go for the D80 ? the overall improvements justify the additional cost.
Details
Exposure Comp:±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Colour Space:sRGB
White Balance Bracket:No
Drive Mode:Single, Continuous (max. 3fps)
White Balance:White Balance Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance
Viewfinder Type:Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type
Field of View:95%
Memory Card:SD / SDHC
Connectivity:USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Power:Li-Ion, Optional AC Adaptor
Live Mode:No
Dimensions:Approx. 126 x 64 x 94mm (5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.)
Weight:Approx. 495g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
Built-in Image Stabilisation:No
Dust Reduction:No
Other:-
Focusing Modes:Single Area AF, Dynamic AF, Dynamic AF with closest subject priority
Shutter Type:Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3 EV, bulb
Max Flash Sync:1/200sec
PC Socket:No
Cable Release:Self-timer/remote control mode.
AF Points:3 AF points
Product Shots:View product shots of the Nikon D40x
Sample Photos:View sample shots of the Nikon D40x
Metering System:3D Colour Matrix Metering II, Centreweighted, Spot (2.5%)
DoF Prview:No
Built-in Flash:Built in, GN12m@ISO 100 Hotshoe (iTTL)
Colour Temp Control:-
Compression:Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant
Exposure Modes:Auto, Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, 6 scene modes
File Format:RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG (basic)
Shutter Speeds:30-1/4000sec + Bulb
Lens Mount:Nikon F
Focal Length Mag:1.5
LCD:2.5in LCD with 230,000 pixels
Output Size:3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
ISO:Auto / Manual 100-1600 (extendable to Hi-1 / 3200)
Sensor:23.6 x 15.8mm DX format CCD with 10.75 million pixels (10.2mp effective