Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D40

Cameras

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Release Year
2012
2006
Launch Price
USD 700
USD 599
Current Price
USD 155
USD 99
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Processor
-
-
Resolution
24 MP
6.1 MP
In-body Stabilization
Weight
505g
522g
Battery (CIPA)
540 shots
470 shots
Sensor
Sensor Type
CMOS
CCD
sensor low pass filter
-
LPF
ISO Range
ISO 100 - 6400 (expands to 12800)
ISO 200 - 1600 (expandable to 3200)
Focus & Performance
Continuous shooting
-
Up to 3.0 fps
Body
Body Type
Compact SLR
Compact SLR
body type kind
dslr
dslr
Dimensions
505 g · 125 x 96 x 77 mm
124 x 94 x 64 mm, 522 g
body weather sealing
true
-
body viewfinder
Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder 4.0fps continuous shooting
Optical (pentamirror), 95% coverage, 0.53x magnification
Display
Screen Size
3.00"
2.5"
Screen Resolution
921k dots
230k dots
screen articulation
Fixed screen
Fixed screen
Video
Video Modes
1920 x 1080 at 30p,25p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats
No Video Mode
Storage
Storage Media
-
SD / SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)
Connectivity
Wireless
No Wireless Connection, Long Battery Life (540 shots), USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
None
Additional Info
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Nikon F
Body Type (Key)
-
compact-slr
Battery type
-
EN-EL9