Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D40 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Nikon D3000
53
84 out of 160
Nikon D3000 wins
Nikon D40
46
74 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Nikon D3000 | Nikon D40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) | APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 200 - 1600 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D40
Sensor Size
Nikon D3000: 5/10Nikon D40: 5/10
5
5
APS-CAPS-C
Storage Slots
Nikon D3000: 5/10Nikon D40: 5/10
5
5
11
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Nikon D3000: 6/10Nikon D40: 6/10
6
6
6256
Resolution
Nikon D3000: 4/10Nikon D40: 3/10
4
3
106
Nikon D3000 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Nikon D3000: 1/10Nikon D40: 1/10
1
1
ISO 563ISO 561
Max ISO Score
Nikon D3000: 1/10Nikon D40: 1/10
1
1
ISO 1600ISO 1600
Dynamic Range
Nikon D3000: 8/10Nikon D40: 8/10
8
8
11.1 EV11 EV
Autofocus System
Nikon D3000: 6/10Nikon D40: 1/10
6
1
11 points0 points
Nikon D3000 leads by 5 points
Video Capabilities
Nikon D3000: 2/10Nikon D40: 2/10
2
2
NoneNone
Burst Speed
Nikon D3000: 5/10Nikon D40: 5/10
5
5
33
Battery Life
Nikon D3000: 6/10Nikon D40: 2/10
6
2
5000
Nikon D3000 leads by 4 points
Viewfinder Quality
Nikon D3000: 5/10Nikon D40: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Nikon D3000: 9/10Nikon D40: 9/10
9
9
536522
Lens Ecosystem
Nikon D3000: 10/10Nikon D40: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses
Value for Money
Nikon D3000: 10/10Nikon D40: 10/10
10
10
$0$139.95
Durability
Nikon D3000: 1/10Nikon D40: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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