Nikon D40 vs Nikon D7000

Release Year
2006
2010
Launch Price
USD 599
USD 1,200
Current Price
USD 99
USD 160
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Processor
-
-
Resolution
6.1 MP
16 MP
In-body Stabilization
Weight
522g
780g
Battery (CIPA)
470 shots
1050 shots
Sensor
Sensor Type
CCD
CMOS
sensor low pass filter
LPF
-
ISO Range
ISO 200 - 1600 (expandable to 3200)
ISO 100 - 6400 (expands to 25600)
Focus & Performance
Continuous shooting
Up to 3.0 fps
-
Body
Body Type
Compact SLR
Mid-size SLR
body type kind
dslr
dslr
Dimensions
124 x 94 x 64 mm, 522 g
780 g · 132 x 105 x 77 mm
body weather sealing
-
true
body viewfinder
Optical (pentamirror), 95% coverage, 0.53x magnification
Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder 6.0fps continuous shooting
Display
Screen Size
2.5"
3.00"
Screen Resolution
230k dots
921k dots
screen articulation
Fixed screen
Fixed screen
Video
Video Modes
No Video Mode
1920 x 1080 at 24 fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats
Storage
Storage Media
SD / SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)
-
Connectivity
Wireless
None
You can connect D7000 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.
Additional Info
Body Type (Key)
compact-slr
-
Battery type
EN-EL9
-
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Nikon F