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Nikon Coolpix P100 vs Nikon D40

4.5 in
3.26 in
Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix P100
4.96 in
3.7 in
Nikon D40 Digital Camera
Nikon D40
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
20
3.9 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
0 %
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25
4.1 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor size0.24 in0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx6.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx6.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
3:2
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px3008 x 2000 px
Other resolutions
  • 3584x2016
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
  • 2256x1496
  • 1504x1000

Image

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
ISO
  • 160
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 200
  • 1600
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum160200
ISO maximum32001600
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px3008 x 2000 px
White balance presets56
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryesno
Image stabilization typeSensor-shiftNo
Uncompressed formatNoRAW

Optics and focus

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
Optical zoom26.0 x3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x3.0 x
Maximum aperture2.822
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
Manual focusyesyes
Image stabiliserOpticalLens based only

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
Screen size3.0 in2.5 in
Articulated LCDyesno
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Screen dots460000230000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesno
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Exposure compensation plus25
Exposure compensation minus-2-5
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashnoyes
Continuous drive10.0 fps2.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyes
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer optionscustomcustom

Videography features

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
Video recordingyesyes
HD typeFull HDNot supported

Design

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
Body typeBridgeSLR
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
Weight16.97 oz16.76 oz
Width4.5 in4.96 in
Height3.26 in3.7 in
Depth3.88 in2.52 in

Storage

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
  • SD
  • SDHC

Power

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery
Battery life (CIPA)250470
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
HDMIyesno
USB version2.02.0
DC-in jackyesyes
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Other features

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Nikon D40Nikon D40
GPSnono
Orientation sensoryesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Nikon Coolpix P100

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