Nikon D40 vs Fujifilm X-H1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D40 and Fujifilm X-H1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D40

Fujifilm X-H1

Manufacturing

Nikon D40 is manufacturered by Nikon but Fujifilm X-H1 is from Fujifilm. Both Nikon and Fujifilm are well known brands though.

Nikon D40 were released 2006 and Fujifilm X-H1 was released 2018. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D40	2006
Fujifilm X-H1	2018

Type of camera

Nikon D40 is a DSLR camera while Fujifilm X-H1 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D40 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Fujifilm X-H1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D40	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Fujifilm X-H1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Nikon D40 has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-H1 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon D40	6 MP 6016000 pixels 3008 x 2000
Fujifilm X-H1	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Fujifilm X-H1 has a 299 % larger resolution than Nikon D40. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-H1 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D40. Fujifilm X-H1 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 12800 while Nikon D40 has 200 to 3200.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D40	200-3200
Fujifilm X-H1	200-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm X-H1 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D40 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D40 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D40
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-H1

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D40 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm X-H1 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D40	2,5
Fujifilm X-H1	14

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Fujifilm X-H1. Sadly, the Nikon D40 does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm X-H1 weighs 673 gr (equal to 1.48 lb) which is 29% heavier than Nikon D40 and its 522 gr (or 1.15 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D40	522 gr 1.15 lb
Fujifilm X-H1	673 gr 1.48 lb