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Nikon D40 vs Nikon Z6

4.96 in
3.7 in
Nikon D40 Digital Camera
Nikon D40
5.28 in
3.96 in
Nikon Z6 Digital Camera
Nikon Z6
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
25
4.1 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
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41
4.7 out of 5
16 user ratings
5 stars
81 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
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User rating
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
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40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Image sensor formatDXFX

Image

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
ISO
  • 200
  • 1600
  • 100
  • 51200
  • Auto
ISO minimum200100
ISO maximum160051200
Maximum image resolution3008 x 2000 px6048 x 4024 px
White balance modesAuto
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Natural
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Vivid
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizernoyes

Optics and focus

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
Lens mountNikon FNikon Z
Maximum aperture2222
Autofocus
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Auto
  • Manual
Number of focus points3273

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
Screen size2.5 in3.2 in
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Touch screennoyes
Live viewnoyes
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder magnification0.8 x0.8 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)1.7 - 0.5-4 - 2
Eye relief0.71 in0.83 in

Photography features

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
Auto exposure lockyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Auto
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Manual
  • Slow sync
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
  • Landscape
  • Portrait

Videography features

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
Video recordingyesyes
HD typeNot supported4K Ultra HD

Design

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
Body typeSLRSLR
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Black
Anti-dust systemnoyes

Dimensions

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
Weight16.76 oz20.64 oz
Width4.96 in5.28 in
Height3.7 in3.96 in
Depth2.52 in2.66 in

Storage

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
Compatible memory cardsSDXQD
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.21
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.31

Power

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)470310
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported11

Connectivity

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
HDMInoyes
USB version2.0
3.2 Gen 1
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes

Other features

Nikon D40Nikon D40
Nikon Z6Nikon Z6
GPSnoyes
Languages support
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • ARA
  • BEN
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Nikon D40

          Often compared with Nikon Z6