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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D40X

4.88 in
3.82 in
Nikon D3500 Digital Camera
Nikon D3500
4.96 in
3.7 in
Nikon D40X Digital Camera
Nikon D40X
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
20
4.2 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
61 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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23
4.1 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
112
3.5 out of 5
112 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
8 %
39
4.0 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Image sensor formatDXDX
ProcessorEXPEED 4Expeed

Image

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
ISO
  • 100
  • 25600
  • 100
  • 1600
ISO minimum100100
ISO maximum256001600
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px3872 x 2592 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Manual
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid

Optics and focus

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Lens mountNikon FNikon F
Focus adjustmentAutoManual
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Continuous
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Screen size3.0 in2.5 in
Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD
Touch screennono
Live viewyesno
ViewfinderPentamirrorOptical
Viewfinder magnification0.85 x0.8 x
Eye relief0.71 in0.31 in

Photography features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
Continuous shootingyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Redeye Reduction
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Scene modes
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Children
  • Portrait
  • Sports

Videography features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Video recordingyesyes
HD typeFull HDNot supported
Supported video file formatsMOVAVI
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails

Audio features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Voice recordingyesyes

Design

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Body typeSLRCompact SLR
Colour of productBlackBlack
Anti-dust systemyesno

Dimensions

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Weight12.87 oz17.46 oz
Width4.88 in4.96 in
Height3.82 in3.7 in
Depth2.76 in2.52 in

Storage

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
SD
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • DCF
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.21

Power

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery
Battery life (CIPA)1550500
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported11

Connectivity

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
HDMIyesno
USB version2.02.0
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Other features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D40XNikon D40X
GPSnono

Pros & Cons

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