Nikon D40X DSLR Camera Body {10.2MP}

Nikon D40X: A Compact 10MP CCD DSLR for Everyday Shooting

The D40X packs a 10-megapixel APS-C CCD sensor into a body that's lighter and more compact than its D50 predecessor, making it an easy DSLR to carry all day without feeling weighed down. Nikon paired it with the Expeed processor and gave it an ISO range of 100-1600, expandable to 3200, so you've got room to work in dimmer rooms or overcast light without switching gear.

Shutter speeds run from 30 seconds to 1/4000 sec, with both aperture priority and shutter priority modes for photographers who want direct control over depth of field or motion blur. Continuous shooting hits 3 fps, enough to catch a kid mid-jump or a pet mid-run without needing a sports-camera drive system. The pop-up flash with a 17-meter range handles fill light in a pinch, and the hot-shoe accepts external flash units when you need more punch.

The 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot LCD keeps playback and menu navigation straightforward, and the optical pentamirror viewfinder gives you 95% coverage at 0.8x magnification, standard for a compact SLR body in this class. Shooting in RAW is supported for photographers who want to push files further in post. At 522 grams, this is a body built for photographers who want DSLR image quality and control without the DSLR-sized commitment.

Who It's For

Photographers stepping up from a compact camera will appreciate the manual and priority exposure modes paired with a straightforward menu system, letting them learn aperture and shutter control without a steep interface curve. Travel shooters benefit from the 522-gram body and compact SLR dimensions, since a lighter kit means less fatigue on long days out. Family and event photographers get real use from the 3 fps continuous drive and built-in flash with a 17-meter range, useful for casual indoor gatherings or backyard action. Anyone building a budget-conscious Nikon F-mount kit will find the RAW support and ISO 100-1600 range enough headroom for everyday landscape, portrait, and documentary work.

Key Features

• 10.0MP APS-C CCD sensor with Expeed processor
• ISO 100-1600 with 3200 boost
• 3.0 fps continuous shooting
• Shutter speeds 30 sec to 1/4000 sec
• Aperture and shutter priority modes
• 2.5-inch 230,000-dot LCD display
• 95% viewfinder coverage at 0.8x magnification
• RAW and JPEG support with custom white balance

FAQ

What's the difference between the D40X and the original D40?

The D40X bumps resolution to 10MP from the D40's 6MP, drops the base ISO to 100 (D40 started at 200), and pushes continuous shooting from 2.5 fps to 3 fps. The menu interface also got the same overhaul Nikon applied to the D80 and D200.

Can I shoot RAW on the D40X?

Yes, RAW is supported alongside JPEG at three quality levels (Fine, Normal, Basic). You also get custom white balance if you want to dial in color on-location rather than correcting in post.

Does the D40X have autofocus in live view mode?

No live view at all on the D40X. You're working entirely through the optical viewfinder, which gives 95% coverage at 0.8x magnification.

What shutter speeds does the D40X offer?

30 seconds to 1/4000 sec, with both aperture priority and shutter priority modes so you can control depth of field or freeze motion directly.

Is the D40X weather-sealed?

No environmental sealing. This is a compact body designed for everyday shooting, not rough conditions.

What battery does the D40X use?

The Nikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion pack, which comes with a charger. It's the same battery generation Nikon moved to after the D50.

Can I use external flash with the D40X?

Yes, the hot-shoe accepts external flash units. The built-in pop-up flash covers 17 meters for fill light, but you'll get more control and power with an external unit.