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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D40
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon D300

Nikon D300 camera image
Winner!
49%

Nikon D40

Nikon d40 camera image
28%
Nikon D300
vs
Nikon D40
Price
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D300
D40
Released
2007
2006
Announcement Date
August 23, 2007
November 16, 2006
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
47%
33%
Megapixels
12.3 MP
6 MP
Image Resolution
4288 x 2848 px
3008 x 2000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CCD
Sensor Size
15.8 x 23.6 mm
16 x 24 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
6 fps
2.5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed
Nikon Image processing engine
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
200
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
1,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
6400
3200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
51
3
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Video
Video
Time-Lapse Built In
Features
Features
54%
17%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
2.5"
Screen Resolution
922,000 dots
230,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
43%
27%
Memory Card
Compact Flash (Type I or II)
SD / SDHC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL3e
EN-EL9
Battery Life
1,000 shots
470 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
67%
56%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.1 bits
21 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12 EVs
11 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
679
561
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
713 reviews
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