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To see how the Nikon D60 compares to the Nikon D40X and Nikon D40, we have included a side by side comparison chart below that highlights the differences between these cameras. Updated New Nikon SLR Models for 2009:
Although the Nikon D60 and the Nikon D40x share the same body design and general layout, the major differences between the Nikon D60 and the Nikon D40X are as follows:
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Specifications
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 Nikon D60 |
 Nikon D40X |
 Nikon D40 |
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Effective Pixels |
10.2 million pixels |
10.2 million pixels |
6.1 million pixels |
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Image Sensor |
Dx Format RGB CCD 23.6×15.8mm |
Dx Format RGB CCD 23.6×15.8mm |
Dx Format RGB CCD 23.7 x 15.6mm |
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Image Size (pixels) |
3,872 x 2,592 [L] 2,896 x 1,944 [M] 1,936 x 1,296 [S] |
3,872 x 2,592 [L] 2,896 x 1,944 [M] 1,936 x 1,296 [S] |
3,008 x 2,000 [L] 2,256 x 1,496 [M] 1,504 x 1,000 [S] |
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ISO Sensitivity Range |
100 to 1,600, (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV, plus Hi-1 setting (3200 equivalent) |
100 to 1,600, (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV, plus Hi-1 setting (3200 equivalent) |
200 to 1,600, (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV, plus Hi-1 setting (3200 equivalent) |
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| Power Up | 0.18 sec | 0.18 sec | 0.18 sec | ||||||
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Storage Media |
SD memory card (SD-HC compatible) |
SD memory card (SD-HC compatible) |
SD memory card (SD-HC compatible) |
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Dust Reduction system |
Enhanced Dust Reduction Features Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) vibration system and control of airflow inside the mirror box with airflow control ducts |
No |
No |
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| Standard Kit Lens | AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens (3 stop Vibration Reduction) | AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens | AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens | ||||||
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File types |
1) JPEG-3
levels Fine (1:4) Normal (1:8) Basic
(1:16) |
1) JPEG-3
levels Fine (1:4) Normal (1:8) Basic
(1:16) |
1) JPEG-3
levels Fine (1:4) Normal (1:8) Basic
(1:16) |
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White Balance |
1) Auto (TTL
white
balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) |
1) Auto (TTL
white
balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) |
1)
Auto (TTL white
balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) 2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (Kelvin), 3) Preset white balance |
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LCD Monitor |
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to 170-degree wide-angle viewing. Auto LCD display rotation when camera is turned from vertical or horizontal. "Classic" and "Graphic" LCD display colours can be changed |
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to 170-degree wide-angle viewing. Select Classic or Graphic display format | 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to 170-degree wide-angle viewing. Select from "Classic" or "Graphic" display format | ||||||
| Eye Sensor | Automatically turns LCD display off when the camera is brought up to the photographer's eye | No | No | ||||||
| Display Features |
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Playback Function |
1) Full frame
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1) Full frame
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1) Full frame
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Interface/ Connectivity |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector) SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector) SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector) SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards |
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Text Input |
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector: stored in Exif header |
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector: stored in Exif header | Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector: stored in Exif header | ||||||
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Compatible Lenses |
All functions possible with all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses. All functions except AF with all other G or D type AF-NIKKOR lenses. |
All functions possible with all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses. All functions except AF with all other G or D type AF-NIKKOR lenses. |
All functions possible with all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses. All functions except AF with all other G or D type AF-NIKKOR lenses. |
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Viewfinder |
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment | Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment | Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment | ||||||
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage and Magnification |
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.80x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1 |
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.80x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1 |
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.80x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1 |
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Viewfinder Accessories (optional) |
1) DR-6 Angle Finder 2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m-1) 3) DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier |
1) DR-6 Angle Finder 2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m-1) 3) DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier |
1) DR-6 Angle Finder 2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m-1) 3) DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier |
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Focusing Screen |
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets | Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets | Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets | ||||||
| Electronic rangefinder assist for manual focus | Electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder display can be replaced with focus indicator | No | No | ||||||
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Autofocus System |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator | TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator | TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator | ||||||
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AF Lens Servo |
1) Single Servo AF [S] 2) Continuous servo AF [C] 3) AF-A: auto AF-S/AF-C selection 4) Manual [M] |
1) Single Servo AF [S], 2) Continuous servo AF [C] 3) AF-A: auto AF-S/AF-C selection 4) Manual [M] |
1) Single Servo AF [S], 2) Continuous servo AF [C] 3) AF-A: auto AF-S/AF-C selection 4) Manual [M] |
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Focus Area/Sensors |
3 focus areas: any single area can be selected |
3 focus areas: any single area can be selected |
3 focus areas: any single area can be selected |
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AF Area Mode |
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority |
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority |
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority |
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Exposure Metering System |
1) 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2) Center-weighted 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm diameter circle (approx.2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area |
1) 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2) Center-weighted 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm diameter circle (approx.2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area | 1) 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2) Center-weighted 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm diameter circle (approx.2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area | ||||||
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Exposure Metering Range |
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) |
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) |
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) |
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Exposure Modes |
1) 8 Digital Vari-Programs 2) Programmed Auto with flexible program 3) Shutter-Priority Auto 4) Aperture Priority Auto 5) Manual |
1) 8 Digital Vari-Programs 2) Programmed Auto with flexible program 3) Shutter-Priority Auto 4) Aperture Priority Auto 5) Manual |
1) 8 Digital Vari-Programs 2) Programmed Auto with flexible program 3) Shutter-Priority Auto 4) Aperture Priority Auto 5) Manual |
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Exposure Compensation |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
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Auto Exposure Lock |
Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button | Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button | Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button | ||||||
| Active D-Lighting | Yes, dedicated activation button on the top of the camera. Brings out greater detail in shadow areas | No | No | ||||||
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Top Framing Rate |
Up to 3 frames per second |
Up to 3 frames per second |
Up to 2.5 frames per second |
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Shutter type |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter |
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter |
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Shutter Speed Range |
30 to 1/4,000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV |
30 to 1/4,000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV |
30 to 1/4,000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV |
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High IS0 Noise Reduction |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Long Exposure Noise Reduction |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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In Camera Retouch Menu |
1) D-lighting 2) Red-eye Correction 3) Image Trimming 4) Image Overlay 5) Monochrome 6) Filter Effects Additional filter effects: digital cross filter, colour intensifying filters 7) Small Picture 8) NEF (RAW) Processing: Post process in camera and save as JPEG copy. Options: Image Quality (Fine, Normal, Basic), Image Size (Large, Medium, Small), White Balance (all settings and WB Fine-Tuning), Exposure Compensation +/- 3 EV, Optimize Image (Normal, Softer, Vivid, Portrait, Black and White, Custom) 9) Stop Motion Movie 10) Quick Re-Touch | 1) D-lighting 2) Red-eye Correction 3) Image Trimming 4) Monochrome 5) Filter Effects 6) Small Picture 7) Image Overlay | 1) D-lighting 2) Red-eye Correction 3) Image Trimming 4) Monochrome 5) Filter Effects 6) Small Picture 7) Image Overlay | ||||||
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My Menu |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Flash Modes With Compatible Nikon Speedlights |
1) i-TTL
Balanced Fill-Flash |
1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash 2) Auto Aperture 3) Non-TTL Auto |
1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash 2) Auto Aperture 3) Non-TTL Auto |
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Flash Sync Modes |
1) Auto 2) Fill-in flash 3) Red-eye Reduction 4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync 5) Slow Sync 6) Rear-curtain Sync 7) Off |
1) Auto 2) Fill-in flash 3) Red-eye Reduction 4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync 5) Slow Sync 6) Rear-curtain Sync 7) Off | 1) Auto 2) Fill-in flash 3) Red-eye Reduction 4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync 5) Slow Sync 6) Rear-curtain Sync 7) Off | ||||||
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Top Flash Sync TTL |
1/200th sec. |
1/200th sec. |
1/500th sec. |
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Built-in Flash |
1) Auto flash with auto pop-up 2) Manual pop-up with button release (P, S, A, and M) |
1) Auto flash with auto pop-up 2) Manual pop-up with button release (P, S, A, and M) |
1) Auto flash with auto pop-up 2) Manual pop-up with button release (P, S, A, and M) |
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Built-in Flash Guide Number |
Approx. 55 ft rated at 200 ISO value |
Approx. 55 ft rated at 200 ISO value |
Approx. 55 ft rated at 200 ISO value |
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Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
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Self-timer |
2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds |
2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds |
2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds |
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Depth of field preview |
No |
No |
No |
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Remote Control |
Via ML-L3 Wireless Remote Controller (optional) |
Via ML-L3 Wireless Remote Controller (optional) |
Via ML-L3 Wireless Remote Controller (optional) |
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Power Source (included) |
One EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
One EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
One EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
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Images per battery charge |
Up to 500 (CIPA Measurement Standard) with AF-S DX 18-55mm VR lens (lens uses power for VR operation) |
Up to 520 (CIPA Measurement Standard) |
Up to 470 (CIPA Measurement Standard) |
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Battery Grip(s) Optional |
No |
No |
No |
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TV Output |
NTSC, PAL |
NTSC, PAL |
NTSC, PAL |
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Optional AC Power Supply |
EH-5 AC Adapter requires EP-5 Adapter |
EH-5 AC Adapter requires EP-5 Adapter |
EH-5 AC Adapter requires EP-5 Adapter |
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Dimensions
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Approx. 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in. |
Approx. 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in. |
Approx. 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in. |
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Weight |
1 lb. 1 oz Without battery, memory card or monitor cover |
1 lb. 1 oz Without battery or memory card |
1 lb. 1 oz Without battery or memory card |
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