Nikon D40x vs Nikon Z50

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D40x and Nikon Z50. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D40x

Nikon Z50

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D40x were released 2007 and Nikon Z50 was released 2019. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D40x	2007
Nikon Z50	2019

Type of camera

Nikon D40x is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z50 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon DX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D40x	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z50	75 mm Nikon DX 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:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon D40x has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z50 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon D40x	10 MP 10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592
Nikon Z50	21 MP 20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712

Nikon Z50 has a 106 % larger resolution than Nikon D40x. 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

Nikon Z50 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D40x. Nikon Z50 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D40x has 100 to 3200.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D40x	100-3200
Nikon Z50	100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Nikon Z50 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D40x does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D40x 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 D40x
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z50

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D40x can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z50 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D40x	3
Nikon Z50	11

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 Nikon Z50. Sadly, the Nikon D40x 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.

Nikon D40x weighs 522 gr (equal to 1.15 lb) which is 16% heavier than Nikon Z50 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D40x	522 gr 1.15 lb
Nikon Z50	450 gr 0.99 lb