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Nikon D40 vs Nikon D3000 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Nikon D40
46
64 out of 140
Nikon D3000 wins
Nikon D3000
53
74 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Nikon D40 | Nikon D3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm) | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) |
| ISO Range | 200 - 1600 | 100 - 1600 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Nikon D40: 6/10Nikon D3000: 6/10
6
6
5662
Resolution
Nikon D40: 3/10Nikon D3000: 4/10
3
4
610
Nikon D3000 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Nikon D40: 1/10Nikon D3000: 1/10
1
1
ISO 561ISO 563
Max ISO Score
Nikon D40: 1/10Nikon D3000: 1/10
1
1
ISO 1600ISO 1600
Dynamic Range
Nikon D40: 8/10Nikon D3000: 8/10
8
8
11 EV11.1 EV
Autofocus System
Nikon D40: 1/10Nikon D3000: 6/10
1
6
0 points11 points
Nikon D3000 leads by 5 points
Video Capabilities
Nikon D40: 2/10Nikon D3000: 2/10
2
2
NoneNone
Burst Speed
Nikon D40: 5/10Nikon D3000: 5/10
5
5
33
Battery Life
Nikon D40: 2/10Nikon D3000: 6/10
2
6
0500
Nikon D3000 leads by 4 points
Viewfinder Quality
Nikon D40: 5/10Nikon D3000: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Nikon D40: 9/10Nikon D3000: 9/10
9
9
522536
Lens Ecosystem
Nikon D40: 10/10Nikon D3000: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses
Value for Money
Nikon D40: 10/10Nikon D3000: 10/10
10
10
$139.95$0
Durability
Nikon D40: 1/10Nikon D3000: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
0
Nikon D40
Tied Categories
11
Equal performance
Categories Won
3
Nikon D3000